Blog - CADDAC

09/01/2020 - Laura Sharp

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 - Laura Sharp

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

03/09/2019 - Laura Sharp

Becoming an ADHD Coach

I listened to a piece on adult ADHD on CBC radio and my internal voice grew growing louder and louder ... Yes! Yes! Yes! Finally good content on ADHD!!!! This inspired me to share my story. Since my son was diagnosed with ADHD and Dysphasia 10 years ag

27/08/2019 - Laura Sharp

Advocating for Those Walking in my Footsteps

I am 30 years old, and currently reside in Timmins, Ontario. I have been diagnosed with ADD/ADHD-combined type (severe). I had the testing completed when I was 17 years old, and I know the struggle of these illnesses and the impact it has all around yo

20/08/2019 - Laura Sharp

Getting My Daughter Assessed for ADHD

We asked: Were you able to access an assessment for ADHD easily? What was the wait time and cost? For my daughter it would have taken 1-2 years to get an assessment done through the public system in BC. We ended up borrowing money from family to get it

13/08/2019 - Laura Sharp

My Ever Faithful ADHD Attribute

My ADHD started before I was born. I came into this world with (I assume) the ADHD genetics plus a parent who was already reeling from the condition, and became the primary caregiver. So before I can reliably recall there were minor issues of rambuncti