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21/06/2022 - Laura Sharp

ADHD and Autism both Interfere with Social Skills

ADHD and autism both interfere with social skills, so it can take much longer for us to gain experience with our peers and potential romantic and sexual partners than it does for neurotypicals. This experience however is often vital for us to properly

08/06/2022 - Laura Sharp

These Two Aspects of My Identity are the Most Important to Me

Written by Lala Having mental health disorders takes up such a huge part of someone's life, at least for me it does. It's something I struggle with and think about every day. It's always been a part of me. I have to decide who I feel comfortable openin

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 - Laura Sharp

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 - Laura Sharp

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 - Laura Sharp

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