ADHD can affect women in unique and often misunderstood ways!

CADDAC has heard your request to provide specific support in response to this, and we are making it happen! Thanks in part to funding received this year from Elvium, we are happy to offer 2 Pilot sessions in October and November for this NEW Women’s* Peer-Facilitated Support Group!

CADDAC’s monthly Women's ADHD Peer-Facilitated Support Group offers a safe and inclusive space for women and gender-diverse individuals to learn, connect, and support one another. Meeting on Zoom every 3rd Tuesday of the month, each session focuses on a different topic, beginning with a brief presentation that explores how ADHD may influence daily life, relationships, work, wellness, and self-understanding. Whether you're newly diagnosed or have been navigating ADHD for years, you'll find a welcoming community that understands.

*This group welcomes women and gender-diverse individuals whose experiences align with those of women affected by ADHD.

Please read CADDAC's Virtual Support Groups Ground Rules before registering.

Dates: Tuesday October 20th & November 17th, 2026

Time: 5:00 pm PT / 6:00 pm MT / 8:00 pm ET / 9:00 pm AT
*Support group sessions run for 1.5hrs

Register here

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Abstracts

Speaker bios

Agenda

Vendor form

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.

Keynote Speaker (DAY 1) - Dr. Kenny Handelman

Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist

Dr. Kenny Handelman is a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist who specializes in ADHD. He is board-certified in Canada and the US and is the founder of The Centre for Integrative Mental Health - a clinic that assesses and treats ADHD across the lifespan. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor at McMaster University in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neuroscience.

Dr. Handelman is the best-selling author of Attention Difference Disorder, a book for parents of kids and teens with ADHD. Dr. Handelman speaks internationally on ADHD and has taught doctors in 22 countries across 4 continents. He also has Adult ADHD himself.

Keynote Speaker (DAY 2) - Dr. Joan Flood

Family Physician

Dr. Joan Flood is a family physician with a special focus on ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder in both children and adults. She practices at the Possibilities Clinic in Toronto where she sees individuals of all ages from across Ontario for assessments of ADHD.

For seven years, Dr. Flood served on the board of CADDRA, the Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance — the national organization that sets the standards for how ADHD is diagnosed and treated in Canada. She now sits on the CADDRA Advisory Council.
During her years on CADDRA’s Board, Dr. Flood led the committee responsible for advocacy and public awareness, and co-authored a national report, Creating Equitable Access to ADHD Care in Canada, submitted to the federal Minister of Mental Health and Addictions. She also authored CADDRA’s official position statements on cannabis and ADHD (2020 and 2024).

Dr. Flood chaired CADDRA’s national conferences in 2019 (Toronto) and 2024 (Winnipeg), each bringing together several hundred doctors, psychologists, and health professionals to learn and discuss the best approach to ADHD assessment and management. Current work includes contributing to the fifth edition of Canada’s national ADHD practice guidelines and collaborating with the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Canadian Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists to strengthen mental-health training for family doctors. Dr. Flood is well known as a lecturer and teacher on ADHD and has contributed to many accredited programs on ADHD assessment and management.

Dr. Flood earned a medical degree from the University of Manitoba and an undergraduate degree in physiology from McGill University. She is a Fellow of the College of Family Physicians of Canada.

Keynote Speaker (DAY 2) - Dr. Doron Almagor

Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist

Dr. Doron Almagor is a Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist with Royal College subspecialty certiﬁcation in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. He completed his medical degree and psychiatry residency at the University of Toronto, where he held a faculty appointment for 30 years and led the core ADHD lecture series for psychiatry residents. He served for 20 years on staff at Toronto Western Hospital (University Health Network), including in the Tourette Syndrome Neurodevelopmental Clinic, and held staff and resident supervision roles at the SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health.

Dr. Almagor is the former Chair of CADDRA, the Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance, the current Chair of the CADDRA Advisory Council, and a member of the Psychopharmacology Chapter Committee for the Canadian ADHD Practice Guidelines. He is a past President of the Ontario Psychiatric Association. He is a co-author of the World Federation of ADHD International Consensus Statement and has published on ADHD pharmacotherapy, including studies of long-acting methylphenidate formulations. He is currently Principal Investigator of an investigator-initiated Phase IV trial of methylphenidate in older adults with ADHD.

He has presented internationally, including at the World Congress on ADHD, CHADD, and CADDRA conferences. He is also the co-author, with Dr. Brenda Miles, of the forthcoming children's book What to Do When Paying Attention Is a Mystery (Magination Press, American Psychological Association). Dr. Almagor leads a team of over 130 staff members as he is the Founder and Director of the Possibilities Clinic in Toronto, a multidisciplinary clinic serving patients across Ontario and parts of Canada through in-person and telemedicine care and specializing in ADHD, Autism, Learning Disorders and other neurodiverse conditions.

Conference Topics

Dr. Kenny Handelman - Fuel, Focus, and Follow-Through: Rethinking ADHD from the Inside Out (Day 1 Keynote)
Dr. Doron Almagor & Dr. Joan Flood - Signal and Noise: ADHD, Social Media and Knowing What to Believe (Day 2 Keynote)
Running on Empty: Parenting with an ADHD Brain
Wired Differently at Midlife: ADHD, Menopause, and the Women Who Were Missed
The Transition from Youth to Adulthood with ADHD
The ADHD Resilience Paradox: How to Bounce Back Without Burning Out

...and much more!

Conference Details

Venue: Centennial College Event Centre - 937 Progress Ave, Toronto ON, M1G 3T8
8th Floor (Room R8-22)

October 24th | DAY 1: Registration opens at 8:15 am; Conference Day 1 ends at 4:00 pm. Vendor Hall closes at 5:00 pm

October 25th | DAY 2: Registration opens at 8:15 am; Conference Day 2 ends at 3:30 pm

REGISTRATION DETAILS
Please note the prices below include HST.

1-day live stream/virtual registration - Saturday Only – $150.00

1-day live stream/virtual registration - Sunday Only – $125.00

2-day live stream/virtual registration - $250.00

1-day in-person registration - Saturday Only – $231.00

1-day in-person registration - Sunday Only – $214.00

2-day in-person registration (Sat & Sun) – $344.00

1-day in-person registration - Saturday Only - STUDENT (Proof required) – $113.00
2-day in-person registration - STUDENT (Proof required) – $225.00

In-person registration fees include: Keynote speaker sessions each day; a choice of 15 different presentations throughout the 2 days; electronic handouts for all sessions; lunch & snack breaks daily. Opportunity to attend live Peer-facilitated Support Groups, Ask the Expert session, visit vendor booths, and bonus free parking. As well as receiving access to the recorded sessions after the conference.

A valid student ID is required at check-in if you purchase a student ticket. Failure to provide one will result in a $50 charge to upgrade to a non-discounted, regular-price ticket.

Conference tickets are fully refundable until September 15, 2026. Refunds processed after that date will be subject to an administration fee of $25 + the cost of food ($60 per day).

Hotels and accommodations

Venue parking map

**We have not partnered with any hotels to provide a conference rate**

CADDAC wishes to thank the generous sponsors of our 18th Annual ADHD Conference

Conference Partner

CADDAC gratefully acknowledges Elvium Life Sciences as a Conference Partner sponsor of our annual conference.

Through its commitment to improving lives through science, Elvium supports education, awareness, and connection for Canadians impacted by ADHD.

Their sponsorship helps make important learning opportunities and conversations possible, strengthening understanding and reducing stigma across the ADHD community.

Thank you, Elvium, for helping Canadians with ADHD access the knowledge, resources, and support they need to thrive.

Conference Champions

Otsuka Canada Pharmaceutical Inc. (OCPI) is an innovative health care company that commercializes Otsuka medicines in Canada, with a focus on neuroscience and nephrology. Based in Canada and connected to the global Otsuka group of companies, OCPI is dedicated to improving patients’ health and the quality of human life through meaningful treatment options, patient-focused approaches, and a commitment to better health worldwide.

Otsuka’s global corporate philosophy is “Otsuka-people creating new products for better health worldwide,” reflecting the company’s commitment to innovation, creativity, and addressing unmet medical needs. In Canada, OCPI works to bring forward therapies and resources that support patients, caregivers, and health care professionals across areas of significant need, including mental health and kidney disease.

CADDAC is pleased to recognize Otsuka Canada Pharmaceutical Inc. as a sponsor of our conference and as a supporter of education, awareness, and connection for people impacted by ADHD. Their support helps strengthen opportunities for individuals, families, clinicians, educators, and community members to learn from experts, share knowledge, and better understand ADHD as a lifelong neurodevelopmental disorder.

CADDAC is pleased to recognize Kye Pharmaceuticals as a valued sponsor of this year’s conference and a supporter of education, awareness, and connection for the ADHD community. Kye Pharmaceuticals is a Canadian specialty pharmaceutical company based in Mississauga, Ontario, with a focus on bringing important treatment options to people living with conditions that can affect their health, wellbeing, and daily lives.

For families, adults, caregivers, educators, and professionals impacted by ADHD, access to reliable information and meaningful support can make a tremendous difference. By supporting CADDAC’s conference, Kye Pharmaceuticals is helping create space for learning, conversation, and community - bringing together people with lived experience, clinicians, researchers, and advocates to better understand ADHD across the lifespan.

CADDAC is grateful for Kye Pharmaceuticals’ support and their commitment to helping strengthen awareness and education around ADHD in Canada. Their sponsorship helps make it possible for more people to access expert knowledge, practical resources, and a sense of connection with others who understand the challenges and strengths of living with ADHD.

Conference Collaborator

Johnson & Johnson is a global healthcare leader, committed to solving the toughest health challenges and transforming lives through research, development, manufacture and distribution of innovative medicines and medical technologies. The company’s Innovative Medicine business advances breakthrough science and develops transformational treatments in areas like oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and cardiopulmonary. In MedTech, the company is focused on developing and delivering cardiovascular, orthopaedics, surgery, and vision solutions. Visit jnj.com to learn more.

Conference Contributor

The content provided during this conference is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment or care. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking care or treatment because of something you have heard during a conference session.

Abstracts

Speaker bios

Agenda

Vendor form

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.

Keynote Speaker (DAY 1) - Ari Tuckman

Clinical Psychologist, Author

Ari Tuckman, PsyD, MBA, is a psychologist, international presenter, author, and ADHD thought leader. He has given more than 800 presentations and podcast interviews and routinely earns excellent reviews for his ability to make complicated information understandable and useful. He is the author of five books on adult ADHD, including his latest, The ADHD Productivity Manual. He is a co-chair of CHADD’s conference committee and was awarded the 2023 Hall of Fame award for his significant contributions to the field. He serves as an expert for Understood.org. He is in private practice in West Chester, PA.

Keynote Speaker (DAY 2) - Tamara Rosier, PhD

Clinical Psychologist, Author

Dr. Tamara Rosier is a captivating and highly regarded speaker, widely recognized as a leading authority on ADHD and neurodiversity. Her signature blend of warmth, humor, and practical wisdom transforms complex concepts into relatable, actionable insights that resonate with diverse audiences.

As the founder of the ADHD Center of West Michigan, Dr. Rosier has dedicated her career to empowering individuals, families, and organizations to embrace the unique strengths of ADHD. Drawing on her rich professional background—as a college administrator, professor, leadership consultant, high school teacher, business owner, and ADHD coach—she offers invaluable insights into how ADHD shapes and impacts daily life.

Please note a change in our keynote lineup: our original speaker Dr. Thomas E. Brown is no longer able to attend our 17th Annual ADHD Conference. However, back by popular demand, Ari Tuckman joins us once again as our Day 1 keynote, along with Tamara Rosier for Day 2!

Conference Topics

Ari Tuckman - The Social Benefits (& Costs) of Being More Productive (Day 1)
Ari Tuckman - A Stronger, More Productive Mindset (Day 1)
Tamara Rosier - Living Inside the Window: ADHD, Emotional Regulation, and the Power of Nervous System Awareness (Day 2)
ADHD Medications -The Great, The All Right, and The Ones to Avoid
ADHD and Addiction: Two Sides of the Same Coin?
Parenting a child with ADHD… when you have ADHD
Kindness to Yourself: Self-Care That Doesn’t Feel Like Another Chore

...and much more!

NEW: ADHD Community Events

Day 1 event: In-person ADHD Support Groups

Connection is just as important as education!

We're excited to host our peer-led ADHD support groups during the lunch break on the first day of our conference this November! Take a break, connect with others, and recharge together.

Day 2 event: ADHD Lived Experience Panel

Real talk. Real experiences. Real life with ADHD!

Join creators Matt Raekelboom, Christal Wang, Hayley Honeyman, and Claire Bowman on the second day of our conference as they share their personal experiences living with ADHD; the challenges, the growth, and the power of finding community both online and offline. Use code "CADDAC17" when selecting "ADHD Influencer" registration to receive discounted pricing!

Conference Details

REGULAR PRICE REGISTRATION (September 1 to November 2nd, 2025)
Walk-ins accepted at the door!
Updated: Please note the prices below include tax, which is 5% in BC.

1-day Registration - Saturday Only - STUDENT (Proof required) – $105.00
1-day Registration - Saturday Only – $215.25

1-day Registration - Sunday Only - STUDENT (Proof required) – $105.00
1-day Registration - Sunday Only – $199.50

2-day Registration - STUDENT (Proof required) – $210.00
2-day Registration (Sat & Sun) – $320.25

New! Conference pricing for UBC Faculty & Staff

2-day registration for UBC Faculty & Staff only - $267.75 (includes 5% BC HST)

Must register with UBC email address.

Conference tickets are fully refundable until September 30, 2025. Refunds processed after that date will be subject to an administration fee of $25 + the cost of food ($40 per day).

**A valid student ID is required at check-in if you purchase a student ticket. Failure to provide one will result in a $50 charge to upgrade to a non-discounted, regular price ticket.**

Venue: University of British Columbia, Nest Conference Centre. 6133 University Blvd. Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1

November 1st | DAY 1: Registration opens at 8:15am, Conference Day 1 ends at 4:00pm

November 2nd | DAY 2: Registration opens at 8:15am, Conference Day 2 ends at 3:00pm

**Please note that this conference WILL NOT be livestreamed or recorded.**

Registration fees include electronic handouts, lunch, and two coffee breaks. Tax is based on tax rates in British Columbia. All fees are in Canadian dollars.

Subsidy pricing available. Contact our Programs Manager at annie.desrochers@caddac.ca

Venue Map

Parking and transit

Hotels and accommodations

**We have not partnered with any hotels to provide a conference rate.**

The content provided during this conference is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment or care. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking care or treatment because of something you have heard during a conference session.

Are you between 16 and 24 years old?
Feeling overwhelmed with life’s twists and turns?

CADDAC is excited to offer virtual support groups led by CADDAC-trained peer facilitators. Each session will offer a brief educational component to help relate a chosen topic to ADHD (i.e.. Procrastination; sleep; advocacy; etc. ) Based on the topic and information shared, participants are then invited to discuss how this relates to them, share strategies and to offer support to peers with similar lived experience. Our wonderful team of facilitators is there to provide a safe and inclusive space for you to listen, share, and feel validated.

Please read CADDAC's Virtual Support Groups Ground Rules before registering.

Upcoming dates:

4th Wednesday of the month at 5:00pm PT / 6:00pm MT / 8:00pm ET / 9:00pm AT

August 19^th 2026
September 23^rd 2026
October 28^th 2026
November 25^th 2026
No support groups in December
January 27^th 2027
February 24^th 2027
March 24^th 2027
April 28^th 2027
May 26^th 2027
June 23^rd 2027

Register here

Join CADDAC’s Virtual Parent Support Group, led by CADDAC-trained facilitators, who are all parents and caregivers of children with ADHD. Sessions will allow you to share your story or strategies with others who understand what it means to be a parent or caregiver of a child (or children!) with ADHD.

Who can join: Open to any parents/caregivers of children with ADHD in Canada. All support groups are drop-in. Feel free to register for whichever timezone works best for your personal schedule.

Please read CADDAC's Virtual Support Groups Ground Rules before registering.

Upcoming dates:

4th Monday of the month at 4:00pm PT / 5:00pm MT / 7:00pm ET / 8:00pm AT (1.5hrs)

August 24^th 2026
September 28^th2026
October 26^th 2026
November 23^rd 2026
No support groups in December
January 25^th 2027
February 22^nd 2027
March 22^nd 2027
April 26^th 2027
May 31^st 2027
June 28^th 2027

Register here

(Previously the Thursday Parent Support Group)

Join CADDAC’s Virtual Parent Support Group, led by CADDAC-trained facilitators, who are all parents and caregivers of children with ADHD. Sessions will allow you to share your story or strategies with others who understand what it means to be a parent or caregiver of a child (or children!) with ADHD.

Who can join: Open to any parents/caregivers of children with ADHD in Canada. All support groups are drop-in. Feel free to register for whichever timezone works best for your personal schedule.

Please read CADDAC's Virtual Support Groups Ground Rules before registering.

Upcoming dates:
2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm PT / 7:30pm MT / 9:30pm ET / 10:30pm AT (1.5hrs)

September 8^th 2026
October 13^th 2026
November 10^th 2026
No support groups in December
January 12^th 2027
February 9^th 2027
March 9^th 2027
April 13^th 2027
May 11^th 2027
June 8^th 2027

Register here

Feeling overwhelmed with life’s twists and turns? CADDAC’s ADHD Support Groups are led by trained facilitators who are all adults with ADHD.

Each meeting will allow you to share your story or strategies with others who understand what it means to be affected by ADHD, whether personally or as a parent/caregiver of a child with ADHD. An email with the Zoom link will be sent a day before the meeting.

Please read CADDAC's Virtual Support Groups Ground Rules before registering.

Upcoming dates:

First Monday of the month at 3:30pm PT / 4:30pm MT / 6:30pm ET / 7:30pm AT (1.5hrs)

August 31^st 2026 (in lieu of Labor Day)
October 5^th 2026
November 2^nd 2026
No support groups in December
January 4^th 2027
February 1^st 2027
March 1^st 2027
April 5^th 2027
May 3^rd 2027
June 7^th 2027

Register here

Feeling overwhelmed with life’s twists and turns? CADDAC’s ADHD Support Groups are led by trained facilitators who are all adults with ADHD.

Please read CADDAC's Virtual Support Groups Ground Rules before registering.

Upcoming dates:

Third Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm PT / 7:30pm MT / 9:30pm ET / 10:30pm AT (1.5hrs)

September 16^th 2026
October 21^st2026
November 18^th2026
No support groups in December
January 20^th 2027
February 17^th 2027
March 17^th 2027
April 21^st 2027
May 19^th 2027
June 16^th 2027

Register here

Feeling overwhelmed with life’s twists and turns? CADDAC’s ADHD Support Groups are led by trained facilitators who are all adults with ADHD.

Please read CADDAC's Virtual Support Groups Ground Rules before registering.

Upcoming dates:

Fourth Thursday of the month at 4:00pm PT / 5:00pm MT / 7:00pm ET / 8:00pm AT (1.5hrs)

August 27^th 2026
September 24^th 2026
October 22^nd 2026
November 26^th
No support groups in December
January 28^th 2027
February 25^th 2027
March 25^th 2027
April 22^nd 2027
May 27^th 2027
June 24^th 2027

Register here

Through these virtual group sessions, participants will receive emotional support and mentorship, critical education about ADHD, and strategies on how to manage some of the core symptoms that have led to substance use.

Please read CADDAC's Virtual Support Groups Ground Rules before registering.

Upcoming meetings

Second Monday of the month at 4:00pm PT / 5:00pm MT / 7:00pm ET / 8:00pm AT (1.5hrs)

September 14^th 2026
October 19^th 2026 (in lieu of Thanksgiving)
November 9^th 2026
No support groups in December
January 11^th 2027
February 8^th 2027
March 8^th 2027
April 12^th 2027
May 10^th 2027
June 14^th 2027

Register here

Keynote Speaker (DAY 1) - Dr. Kenny Handelman

Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist

Keynote Speaker (DAY 2) - Dr. Joan Flood

Family Physician

Keynote Speaker (DAY 2) - Dr. Doron Almagor

Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist

Conference Topics

Conference Details

CADDAC wishes to thank the generous sponsors of our 18th Annual ADHD Conference

Conference Partner

Elvium Life Sciences+

Conference Champions

Otsuka+

Kye Pharmaceuticals+

Conference Collaborator

Johnson & Johnson+

Conference Contributor

Keynote Speaker (DAY 1) - Ari Tuckman

Clinical Psychologist, Author

Keynote Speaker (DAY 2) - Tamara Rosier, PhD

Clinical Psychologist, Author

Conference Topics

NEW: ADHD Community Events

Day 1 event: In-person ADHD Support Groups

Day 2 event: ADHD Lived Experience Panel

Conference Details