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30/08/2022 - CADDAC Team

ADHD by Calvin Albersworth

Brain is on 100But my face is at blank. So many thoughts processing,How long should this take? Frustration and anger,Danger and repeat.My brains a ticking time bomb,It’s me they want to defeat. Colours, shapes, and soundsPops, whistles and bangs.My bra

29/08/2022 - CADDAC Team

ADHD Feature Story of the Month: André Brisson

CADDAC's ADHD Feature Story of the Month is a (mostly) unscripted interview between CADDAC staff and a member of our ADHD community. Available in multiple formats and free to redistribute, the ADHD FSotM series highlights the lived experiences of adult

07/08/2022 - CADDAC Team

ADHD Feature Story of the Month: Bronwyn Alsop

CADDAC's ADHD Feature Story of the Month is a (mostly) unscripted interview between CADDAC staff and a member of our ADHD community. Available in multiple formats and free to redistribute, the ADHD FSotM series highlights the lived experiences of adult

21/07/2022 - Juanita Beaudry

Supports made all the difference for my son.

"My son was finally diagnosed with combined-type ADHD and learning disabilities when he was 7. He was assessed to be reading at an early kindergarten level when he was halfway through grade 2. With his diagnosis, medications, therapies and supports he

12/07/2022 - Juanita Beaudry

ADHD affects every aspect of my life

"The collateral damage caused by ADHD knows no bounds. When I was diagnosed at 38, I began to understand the effect ADHD had on every aspect of my life: professional, personal, financial, etc. I wasn't just the guy who couldn't focus or sit still. I wa

21/06/2022 - Juanita Beaudry

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