EXPERT: Nate Montey Join us as we learn from Nate how and why exercise benefits individuals with ADHD, as well as how socioeconomic intersections with ADHD may create obstacles to beginning exercise. Nate Montey (he/they) is a CSEP certified personal trainer and NASM corrective exercise specialist who works with primarily ADHD and Autistic Adults in […]
EXPERT: Danielle Abbott Join Danielle Abbott, a financial coach and founder of Damsel Financial Coaching, for an empowering and insightful session designed specifically for women with ADHD. Danielle brings her expertise and unique approach to help women take control of their personal finances, addressing the challenges often faced by those with ADHD. This session will […]
RDSP Level 2 Webinar This Advanced RDSP webinar is for people who have an RDSP or have already taken Level 1 and would like to deepen their knowledge of the RDSP and learn how to maximize its growth. This webinar includes more complicated information so attendees should already have a basic understanding of the RDSP. […]
EXPERT: Dr. Timothy Rasinski Fluency in reading has been found to be a critical element of any successful reading program. Despite its importance many students fail to achieve sufficiently in this area and many teachers do not feel completely competent in their knowledge and teaching of this reading component. In this workshop, Dr. Tim Rasinski […]
EXPERT: J.J. Sandra Kooij, M.D., Ph.D. Sleep problems are among the most frequent co-occurring disorders in people with ADHD. We know that sleep loss impairs concentration, memory, mood stability, and the immune system’s functioning, increasing risk for infections and allergies. Not surprisingly, ADHD is associated with many allergies and infections. The good news is that […]
EXPERT: Zach Rausch, MS Gen Z is the first generation in history to go through puberty with portals in their pockets that call them away from the people nearby and into an alternative universe that is exciting, addictive, and unstable. Zach Rausch, lead researcher for the #1 New York Times bestseller The Anxious Generation, will argue that the […]
EXPERT: Carolyn K. Jeppsen Some high school seniors, particularly those with ADHD who have experienced persistent academic stress, may benefit from taking a gap year before they begin college, a trade school, or a career. Some students desperately need the time off to decompress, some are uncertain about their direction, and others may want to […]
EXPERTS: Rhonda Anderson, BEd & Stephanie Sands, BSc, Rocky View Schools and MHCB Stepping Stones to Mental Health The session will provide an overview of ADHD and how issues with impulsivity and/or inattention impact children's ability to manage their environments. The session will also explore the impact ADHD has on Executive Functioning and how it […]
EXPERT: Sharon Saline, Psy.D. Does your tween or teen say ‘No’ as an automatic reflex? Do they dismiss your advice and often do the exact opposite? Do you feel powerless in halting their bad choices as they exert independence and ‘learn the hard way?’ In this webinar, Sharon Saline, Psy.D., pulls back the curtain and […]
EXPERT: Stefanie Ricchio CPA, CGA This is one of the most requested webinars! Learn about the CRA disability tax credit and the Registered Disability Savings Plan. determine the eligibility criteria and requirements compare which deductions are of greater benefit to taxpayers discuss the procedures to follow when changes in medical conditions occur identify tax implications […]
EXPERT: Sarah Cheyette, M.D. Caffeine may be the world’s most common stimulant, almost universally seen as nature’s antidote to memory, fatigue, and focus problems. But caffeine’s common side effects, including higher heart rate, irritability and sleep problems, may outweigh the benefits for adolescents and adults with ADHD. What should adults with ADHD, and caregivers of children […]
Join us for this insightful workshop designed to support neurodiverse students and their families as they prepare for life beyond high school. This event will feature a panel of experts, including former students who have navigated the transition firsthand, a psychologist with expertise in neurodiverse learning, a Senior Manager of Student Services from the University […]
EXPERT: James Kustow, BMedSci, BMBS, MRCPsych Join Dr. Kustow as he explores the emerging research which may explain ADHD’s unexpected associations with inflammatory conditions like allergy, autoimmunity, fatigue, pain, and anxiety. Scientists have identified genes linked to brain functions that also regulate immune and other bodily functions, indicating a potential connection between these disorders. In […]
EXPERTS: Caitlin Schneider, MSc., and Karen Wagner, MEd, Registered Psychologists Does your child struggle in a mainstream classroom? Are you concerned that your child may be anxious, overwhelmed or inattentive at school? Does your child struggle to understand new academic concepts or lessons? Do you think your child needs extra support to achieve academic or […]
In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Stoney Nakoda (Chiniki, Bearspaw and Goodstoney First Nations), the Métis Nation (District 5 & 6), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.
