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06/08/2019 - Laura Sharp

Poem - 60 years of ADHD overwhelm

I want I want I want Be patient Think think think Talk talk talk Can’t verbally organize-thoughts in real time Can’t hold verbal organized-thoughts in real time Why bother why bother why bother Don’t give up don’t give up don’t give up It’s probably to

06/08/2019 - Laura Sharp

Parent Story 01

I am a parent of a wonderful 8 year old boy with ADHD in Nova Scotia. My son was officially diagnosed when he was 6. We were fortunate enough to already have a wonderful, knowledgeable pediatrician as a result of another condition. This made getting as

18/06/2019 - Laura Sharp

Becoming an Entrepreneur

Over the years it has been a pain in the ass, employers think I’m not paying attention or get frustrated when I take longer to learn something thus resulting in getting fired or a bad attitude from certain individuals or some people interpret my friend

18/06/2019 - Laura Sharp

Company with Adult ADHD

My answer to your question; What I would like people to know about adult ADHD. I can’t sit and just “visit” for long periods of time. Give me a game with a small group of people and I can focus better if you all aren’t talking! I need quiet to concentr

13/06/2019 - Laura Sharp

Seven Different Schools

ADHD has had a major impact on the lives of everyone in our family for the past 16 years. Our son exhibited symptoms of severe ADHD from a very early age, so we focused on reinforcing positive behaviour and mindset. However, then he entered the school

14/05/2019 - CADDAC National Director

Let Your Voice be Heard on ADHD Resources in Ontario!

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to have your voice heard by the Ontario Government on ADHD issues that affect your family. Minister Lisa McLeod, the Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, recently informed the public tha