Community News & Updates

In the July issue of Family Pulse, you will find information on:

Updates from WRDSB SEAC meeting

A thank you for our departing board members

Spectrum on the Spectrum

A New Chapter

Kaleidoscope Kids dates and location

Canadian Disability Benefit Info

Community Info, Resources and Opportunities

Click here to read this month's Family Pulse.

Check out this online Canadian wide resource AIDE Canada | Resources for Autism & Intellectual Disability

• Many of the resources related to autism and other disabilities. 
• A parent series of "ask a question" and the family responds with their experience; one for self advocates, as well
•  A resource page where you can borrow books and items.  

October 22 | DAY 1 starts 8am PT | 11am ET | 12pm AT  

October 23 | DAY 2 starts 8am PT | 11pm ET | 12pm AT  

The entire conference will be virtual via Zoom.

Cost is $40+tax

Sessions will be recorded and made available after the conference closes.

CADDAC's ADHD Conference provides information for adults with ADHD, parents/caregivers of children with ADHD, and their families. CADDAC also welcomes public registration to listen and learn from health professionals and panelists.

Conference Topics

• CSI ADHD: Why CSI – Co-occurring Symptom Investigation – Is Key to Cracking Diagnostic Mysteries and Building a Case for Integrated Treatments
• Panel Discussion: People with Lived Experience – Life with ADHD and co-occurring mental health conditions such as Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Substance Use Disorder, Sleep Disorder, ASD, and many more
• Treating ADHD and Co-occurring Conditions: Guidelines for Concurrent Treatment
• ADHD and Self-Care: From Paradox to Possibility
• You or a Family Member Have Just Been Diagnosed with ADHD…Now What?
• How to be a Successful Entrepreneur When You Have ADHD
• ADHD and Friendships: Secrets of Social Coaching for Children and Teens
• Get Proactive About Procrastination
• Staying Afloat – How to Manage Intense Emotions
• Show Me the Money! How to Manage your Cash Flow

To register, click here.

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

To participate in the study, contact canadaparentingcovid19@gmail.com 

Would you like to join a support group to help you navigate through life’s twists and turns?

Dates for Session Three:

Western Canada - June 15th

Central Canada - June 20th

Eastern Canada - June23rd

If interested, please use the link below to register based on your Region.