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13/01/2020 - Juanita Beaudry

What is something you wish your extended family understood about having ADHD?

#ADHDSpeaks helps us to elevate the voices and experiences of people from ADHD communities. We asked what you wished your extended family knew about having ADHD and here is what you said. "I love you. If I said…wait, I am sure I have said something off

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

12/12/2019 - Juanita Beaudry

#ADHDSpeaks Holiday Edition

#ADHDSpeaks helps us to elevate the voices and experiences of people from ADHD communities. This month, we're asking you holiday themed questions about getting through one of the busiest times of the year! Here were your responses. How do you prepare f

03/12/2019 - CADDAC National Director

Beware of new Research on Omega 3 Supplements

If you seen articles on a recent study about Omega 3 supplements and ADHD please be aware that some of the reporting is rather misleading. This study was a twelve week study of 92 children and teens with ADHD between the ages of 6 and 18 who were given

25/11/2019 - Juanita Beaudry

What it’s Like to Have ADHD From a Grade 6 Perspective

Written by Emily G., Grade 6 Public Speaking Unit Why is her locker so messy? Why does he always interrupt the teacher? She forgot her gym clothes at home again? Why does she get to use a calculator on the math test and I can’t? Why is she always doodl

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