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ADHD Voices: Feature Story of the Month
Bronwen is an Early Childhood Educator and mother with ADHD. She shares her story here:

"I always struggled academically because I was undiagnosed and distracted all the time. I was very well behaved but would stare out the window constantly."
Learn: Webinars, Courses & Support Groups
Interactive ADHD Child
Parenting Course
(Weekly Sessions)

Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm ET
Date: Oct 6 - Nov 24, 2022
Where: Virtual
Audience: Parents and caregivers beginning the ADHD journey.
Executive Functioning Support Program
Western Canada
(Weekly Sessions)

Time: 7:00pm to 8:30pm MT
Date: Sept 28 - Nov 23, 2022
Where: Virtual
Audience: Parents and caregivers of children and teens.
Adult ADHD Summer Support Groups

Support groups are available in Eastern, Central and Western Canada through the summer months. Check out our options today!

YOUTH AND PARENTS: NEW GROUPS AVAILABLE IN FALL 2022!!!
Ontario: ODPRN Virtual Town Hall
Access to treatment and services for ADHD into Adulthood

Individuals with ADHD and their caregivers are invited to share stories and raise questions on access to ADHD treatment and services in Ontario as you transition into adulthood

Wednesday July 27, 2022 from 2:00 – 3:30pm ET
Ways to Give: Help Change Someone's Life
Become a GEM: Give Every Month and help change someone’s life!

GEM is a monthly giving program that will help provide hope to those who do not know where to turn. When you join GEM, you will be helping support over 1.8 million people who are affected by ADHD. Monthly giving is a simple, convenient, and efficient way for you to contribute to the Centre for ADHD Awareness, Canada so that change can be made on how ADHD is viewed, providing support and tools for those who face challenges in everyday life, and who are struggling to cope. Give hope and support to your fellow Canadians across the nation all year long by becoming a monthly donor.

ADHD is linked to:

  • an increased risk of substance abuse disorders
  • an increased risk of mood and anxiety disorders
  • transportation accidents
  • unemployment & underemployment
  • suicide

Reasons and Benefits to join:

  • Feel good knowing you’re making an ongoing national impact
  • Convenient – set it up once – no cheque writing needed!
  • A single tax receipt will simplify your record keeping
  • Exclusive e-newsletters updating you about your impact
  • Monthly donations help provide the Centre of ADHD Awareness, Canada with a reliable stream of resources, helping to support and make change for those affected by ADHD

With your continuous support, we can rally for change so that each generation can be healthier than the last.

  • $25 monthly provides one webinar with crucial information on ADHD
  • $86 monthly provides an interactive Parenting Program for a parent for one for a year
  • $135 monthly provides a youth coaching program for a year
  • $300 monthly support one support groups for the year


Help make change, provide hope all year round and be the difference. Join our monthly supporters to make an impact all year long. Together, we can be unstoppable.
The ADHD Conference: Registration Opening Soon!
Volunteer
Virtual Peer Support Facilitators Needed for Fall 2022 Parent Groups!

Are you a parent with a child who has been diagnosed with ADHD? Consider facilitating one of CADDAC's Peer Support groups for parents! Sign up now to learn more.
CADDAC Seeking Representatives for YCDSB SEAC Committee

Ontario/York: CADDAC is seeking two individuals that are passionate about advocating for the rights of students with special learning needs.

What's New: Articles, Blogs, and News on ADHD
Best ADHD Podcasts for Summer 2022
Check out VeryWellMind's updated list of ADHD podcasts!

"No list is complete without André Brisson's podcast though" - Staff
Is it ADHD, OCD...or both? 
Some evidence suggests that 11.8% of people with OCD also have ADHD. This article explains some key differences between the two conditions.
ADHD In Seniors
From ADDitude Magazine: "It finally dawned on me: Maybe it wasn't Alzheimer's. Maybe my kids had ADHD because I had ADHD."
Community Opportunities
EMPLOYMENT: Capability Program (CAP) Opens August 2022

CAP is an employment program for people with disabilities (visible or invisible) who are ready, willing, and able to join the workforce. CAP equips clients with job readiness skills through our comprehensive program.
For more info or to register, contact Sarah Rowe at srowe@woodgreen.org or 416-405-5273
SickKids CCMH Learning Institute Discount for CADDAC Subscribers

SickKids CCMH Learning Institute says thank you!

CADDAC subscribers are now entitled to a 15% discount on future trainings with SickKids CCMH Learning Institute.

Effective immediately, use code CADDAC15 when registering for training opportunities.
STUDY: Parenting a Child with ADHD During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Help researchers at Carleton University and Saint Paul University understand the impact of the pandemic on the parenting experiences of children with ADHD in Canada.
Requirements:
  • You have a child in K-12 with ADHD
  • You live in Canada
  • You want to receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card
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