The Emotional Lives of Girls with ADHD
EXPERT: Lotta Borg Skoglund, M.D., Ph.D. Tantrums, meltdowns, self-harm. These are some of the manifestations of emotional dysregulation in girls with ADHD. During adolescence, the brain and body undergo radical changes that […]
The 20-Something Guide to Living with ADHD
EXPERT: Sharon Saline, Psy.D. Many neurodivergent young adults who are new to living on their own may struggle initially with their newfound independence. The executive function skills required to manage issues […]
New Year, New Playbook: Game Plans That Work for Your ADHD Brain
EXPERT: Tracy Otsuka, JD, LLM, AACC ‘The “Just Do It” strategy doesn’t work for people who have ADHD. If it did, we’d already have done it! We know what we […]
Unmask Disability: for Calgary Immigrant Families
Unmask Disability is a program designed for immigrant families with children facing mental and physical disabilities. The goal of this project is to offer a series of presentations and workshops […]
Burnout: Find Your Spark Again
What is burnout? “Burnout is a state of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress.” (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Canada.) It sounds bad and […]
We Need to Talk about ADHD and Dyslexia: Myths, Science, and Interventions that Work
EXPERTS: Dr. Brenda Miles & Dr. Doron Almagor If you know about Learning Disabilities, you probably know about dyslexia. But how much do you really know about the science of […]
A Woman’s Guide to Preventing ADHD Burnout
EXPERT: Kate Moryoussef Burnout, anxiety, and exhaustion are common byproducts of ADHD in women. Juggling busy work and family schedules alongside an (often undiagnosed) neurological condition leaves many women desperate […]
The Overwhelmed Child: Tips for Parenting a Child with Big Emotions
EXPERT: Leslie Josel Helping an overwhelmed child can be, well, overwhelming. Especially for parents. In this presentation, award-winning, ADHD student and parenting coach, Leslie Josel will dive deep into the reasons behind […]
An Adult’s Guide to Fostering Friendships with ADHD
EXPERT: Caroline Maguire, M.Ed., ACCG, PCC Healthy friendships help people feel supported, provide a sense of belonging, and stave off loneliness. But for many neurodivergent adults, making and keeping friends is a […]
CADDAC Annual Conference – Calgary
CADDAC’s ADHD Conference provides information for adults with ADHD, parents and/or caregivers of children with ADHD and their families, as well as educators and allied health professionals. Dr. Mark Bertin, […]
