Blog - CADDAC

25/05/2022 - CADDAC Team

The Struggle Behind Closed Doors

One thing I wish people knew is how affected individuals internalize the problems associated with ADHD, and struggle behind closed doors. For a very long time, I felt an immense amount of guilt about my inability to perform in a way I knew I should be

13/04/2022 - Juanita Beaudry

Full Potential by Amber Borden

To me, people’s approval is essential, So when they say “I’m not reaching my full potential”, Though they may think it inconsequential, That statement can be detrimental, And their opinions are influential, But now I’m getting existential. That sentenc

25/05/2021 - Juanita Beaudry

The Wonderfulness Of Me

If you took all of the things that were special about me, you could put them all together and call it AD/HD No better, no worse, just different that’s me. I’m really now crazy, please try and see Like a talented wizard in a world full of “Muggles”. it’

15/10/2020 - Juanita Beaudry

ADHD is a Serious Physical and Mental Health Disorder - Response from CADDAC’s Founder

Written by Heidi Bernhardt R.N. During this year’s ADHD Awareness Month’s Campaign CADDAC shared ADHD facts from peer reviewed research. Our media release and bus shelter posters stated that ADHD is a serious mental health disorder that can significant

09/01/2020 - Juanita Beaudry

A High "H" Professor

I'm a University Professor and I'm interested in helping with ADHD advocacy. I was diagnosed in 2014 when I was 49 - about the same time I was hospitalized and had surgery for heart disease. Though quite fit at the time (I have a strong "H" component i

29/10/2019 - Juanita Beaudry

Supporting ADHD Kids in the Classroom - Zane's Story

My 11-year-old son, Zane, was diagnosed with ADHD in gr. 2. After having a very difficult year, he was assessed through the school. Grade 3 was like night and day. He still struggled with his emotions but he was given a very dynamic teacher and a very