Programs & Events

CADDAC's ADHD Conference provides information for adults with ADHD, parents and/or caregivers of children with ADHD and their families, as well as educators and allied health professionals.

Keynote Speaker (DAY 1) - Ari Tuckman

Clinical Psychologist, Author

Ari Tuckman, PsyD, MBA, is a psychologist, international presenter, author, and ADHD thought leader. He has given more than 800 presentations and podcast interviews and routinely earns excellent reviews for his ability to make complicated information understandable and useful. He is the author of five books on adult ADHD, including his latest, The ADHD Productivity Manual. He is a co-chair of CHADD’s conference committee and was awarded the 2023 Hall of Fame award for his significant contributions to the field. He serves as an expert for Understood.org. He is in private practice in West Chester, PA.

Keynote Speaker (DAY 2) - Tamara Rosier, PhD

Clinical Psychologist, Author

Dr. Tamara Rosier is a captivating and highly regarded speaker, widely recognized as a leading authority on ADHD and neurodiversity. Her signature blend of warmth, humor, and practical wisdom transforms complex concepts into relatable, actionable insights that resonate with diverse audiences.

As the founder of the ADHD Center of West Michigan, Dr. Rosier has dedicated her career to empowering individuals, families, and organizations to embrace the unique strengths of ADHD. Drawing on her rich professional background—as a college administrator, professor, leadership consultant, high school teacher, business owner, and ADHD coach—she offers invaluable insights into how ADHD shapes and impacts daily life.

Please note a change in our keynote lineup: our original speaker Dr. Thomas E. Brown is no longer able to attend our 17th Annual ADHD Conference. However, back by popular demand, Ari Tuckman joins us once again as our Day 1 keynote, along with Tamara Rosier for Day 2!

Conference Topics

Ari Tuckman - The Social Benefits (& Costs) of Being More Productive (Day 1)
Ari Tuckman - A Stronger, More Productive Mindset (Day 1)
Tamara Rosier - Living Inside the Window: ADHD, Emotional Regulation, and the Power of Nervous System Awareness (Day 2)
ADHD Medications -The Great, The All Right, and The Ones to Avoid
ADHD and Addiction: Two Sides of the Same Coin?
Parenting a child with ADHD… when you have ADHD
Kindness to Yourself: Self-Care That Doesn’t Feel Like Another Chore

...and much more!

NEW: ADHD Community Events

Day 1 event: In-person ADHD Support Groups

Connection is just as important as education!

We're excited to host our peer-led ADHD support groups during the lunch break on the first day of our conference this November! Take a break, connect with others, and recharge together.

Day 2 event: ADHD Lived Experience Panel

Real talk. Real experiences. Real life with ADHD!

Join creators Matt Raekelboom, Christal Wang, Hayley Honeyman, and Claire Bowman on the second day of our conference as they share their personal experiences living with ADHD; the challenges, the growth, and the power of finding community both online and offline.

Conference Details

REGULAR PRICE REGISTRATION (September 1 to October 31, 2025)
Updated: Please note the prices below include tax, which is 5% in BC.

1-day Registration - Saturday Only - STUDENT (Proof required) – $105.00
1-day Registration - Saturday Only – $215.25

1-day Registration - Sunday Only - STUDENT (Proof required) – $105.00
1-day Registration - Sunday Only – $199.50

2-day Registration - STUDENT (Proof required) – $210.00
2-day Registration (Sat & Sun) – $320.25

New! Conference pricing for UBC Faculty & Staff

2-day registration for UBC Faculty & Staff only - $267.75 (includes 5% BC HST)

Must register with UBC email address.

Conference tickets are fully refundable until September 30, 2025. Refunds processed after that date will be subject to an administration fee of $25 + the cost of food.

**A valid student ID is required at check-in if you purchase a student ticket. Failure to provide one will result in a $50 charge to upgrade to a non-discounted, regular price ticket.**

Venue: University of British Columbia, Nest Conference Centre. 6133 University Blvd. Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1

November 1st | DAY 1: Registration opens at 8:15am, Conference Day 1 ends at 4:00pm

November 2nd | DAY 2: Registration opens at 8:15am, Conference Day 2 ends at 3:00pm

**Please note that this conference WILL NOT be livestreamed or recorded.**

Registration fees include electronic handouts, lunch, and two coffee breaks. Tax is based on tax rates in British Columbia. All fees are in Canadian dollars.

Subsidy pricing available. Contact our Programs Manager at annie.desrochers@caddac.ca

Venue Map

Parking and transit

Hotels and accommodations

**We have not partnered with any hotels to provide a conference rate.**

The content provided during this conference is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment or care. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking care or treatment because of something you have heard during a conference session.

Are you a business owner or HR professional interested in educating your workplace about ADHD?

This workshop is designed for Managers and HR Professionals working with people with ADHD. By the end of the workshop, participants will have a deeper understanding of ADHD and how it can impact work performance, as well as practical tools and strategies to ensure employees with ADHD are able to thrive in the workplace.

While those with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can have very fulfilling careers, some individuals with ADHD can face several issues in the workplace. ADHD can have a significant impact on an individual's ability to thrive in the workplace. Difficulty with organization, time management, and social and emotional regulation can lead to challenges in productivity, communication, and collaboration with colleagues. Each individual with ADHD deals with a different set of challenges, therefore it’s important to consider their unique skills and strengths to design ADHD-friendly strategies, accommodations, and modification that can be implemented in the workplace.

These engaging workshops will provide an overview of how employees with ADHD may be impacted at work as well as strategies for managing symptoms and maximizing productivity. Managers and HR Professionals will learn tools and strategies to help unlock the potential of employees with ADHD. Participants will learn best practices on how to support and accommodate neurodiversity in the workplace.

Topics to be covered include:

What is neurodiversity?
What is ADHD? (strengths and challenges)
How ADHD impacts workplace performance
Strategies and accommodation to support employees with ADHD
How to create a neurodiverse workplace
Case study
Resources

Workshop Registration Form (#27)

ADHD Presentation Request Form

CADDAC offers presentations or webinars at a cost.

The cost will be based:

1. Length of presentation: per hour; half day; or full day

2. Delivery Method: Virtual (cost will be determined by #of participants); In person (travel and expenses extra)

3. Existing or customized presentation

Name of Agency, Organization, Employer or School making the request

Name of person making the presentarion request, and job title

Email of point of contact

Date(s) / Time(s) requested for presentation(s)

What would you like the presentation to be about? (ADHD in the Workplace, ADHD in school, ADHD in general, etc.)

Approximately how long would you like the presentation to be?

Approximately how large would the audience be?

Would you prefer an in-person presentation, or virtual on Zoom?

Do you have any additional questions?

Are you between 16 and 24 years old?
Feeling overwhelmed with life’s twists and turns?

CADDAC is excited to offer virtual support groups led by CADDAC-trained peer facilitators. Each session will offer a brief educational component to help relate a chosen topic to ADHD (i.e.. Procrastination; sleep; advocacy; etc. ) Based on the topic and information shared, participants are then invited to discuss how this relates to them, share strategies and to offer support to peers with similar lived experience. Our wonderful team of facilitators is there to provide a safe and inclusive space for you to listen, share, and feel validated.

Please read CADDAC's Code of Conduct for Virtual Support Groups before registering.

Upcoming dates:

Fourth Wednesday of the month at 5:00pm PT / 6:00pm MT / 8:00pm ET / 9:00pm AT

September 24th
October 22nd
November 26th
No session in December
January 28th
February 25th
March 25th
April 22nd
May 27th
June 24th

Register here

Join CADDAC’s Virtual Parent Support Group, led by CADDAC-trained facilitators, who are all parents and caregivers of children with ADHD. Sessions will allow you to share your story or strategies with others who understand what it means to be a parent or caregiver of a child (or children!) with ADHD.

Who can join: Open to any parents/caregivers of children with ADHD in Canada. All support groups are drop-in. Feel free to register for whichever timezone works best for your personal schedule.

Please read CADDAC's Code of Conduct for Virtual Support Groups before registering.

Upcoming dates:

Fourth Monday of the month at 4:00pm PT / 5:00pm MT / 7:00pm ET / 8:00pm AT (1.5hrs)

September 22nd
October 27th
November 24th
No session in December
January 26th
February 23rd
March 23rd
April 27th
May 25th
June 22nd

Register here

Who can join: Open to any parents/caregivers of children with ADHD in Canada. All support groups are drop-in. Feel free to register for whichever timezone works best for your personal schedule.

Please read CADDAC's Code of Conduct for Virtual Support Groups before registering.

Upcoming dates:
Second Thursday of the month at 6:30pm PT / 7:30pm MT / 9:30pm ET / 10:30pm AT (1.5hrs)

September 11^th
October 9^th
November 13^th
No session in December
January 8^th
February 12^th
March 12^th
April 9^th
May 14^th
June 11^th

Register here

Feeling overwhelmed with life’s twists and turns? CADDAC’s ADHD Support Groups are led by trained facilitators who are all adults with ADHD.

Each meeting will allow you to share your story or strategies with others who understand what it means to be affected by ADHD, whether personally or as a parent/caregiver of a child with ADHD. An email with the Zoom link will be sent a day before the meeting.

Please read CADDAC's Code of Conduct for Virtual Support Groups before registering.

Upcoming dates:

First Monday of the month at 3:30pm PT / 4:30pm MT / 6:30pm ET / 7:30pm AT (1.5hrs)

September (August 25th due to Labour day)
October 6th
November 3rd
No session in December
January 5th
February 2nd
March 2nd
April 6th
May 4th
June 1st

Register here

Feeling overwhelmed with life’s twists and turns? CADDAC’s ADHD Support Groups are led by trained facilitators who are all adults with ADHD.

Please read CADDAC's Code of Conduct for Virtual Support Groups before registering.

Upcoming dates:

Third Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm PT / 7:30pm MT / 9:30pm ET / 10:30pm AT (1.5hrs)

September 17th
October 15th
November 19th
No session in December
January 21st
February 18th
March 18th
April 15th
May 20th
June 17th

Register here

Feeling overwhelmed with life’s twists and turns? CADDAC’s ADHD Support Groups are led by trained facilitators who are all adults with ADHD.

Please read CADDAC's Code of Conduct for Virtual Support Groups before registering.

Upcoming dates:

Fourth Thursday of the month at 4:00pm PT / 5:00pm MT / 7:00pm ET / 8:00pm AT (1.5hrs)

September 25^th
October 23^rd
November 27^th
No session in December
January 22^nd
February 26^th
March 26^th
April 23^rd
May 28^th
June 25^th

Register here

CADDAC's ADHD and Substance Use Disorder Peer-Led Support Groups are gratefully funded with support from Health Canada.

Through these virtual group sessions, participants will receive emotional support and mentorship, critical education about ADHD, and strategies on how to manage some of the core symptoms that have led to substance use. These groups will be offered in different time zones across Canada and peer-led by trained Peer Support Facilitators.

Please read CADDAC's Code of Conduct for Virtual Support Groups before registering.

Upcoming meetings

Second Monday of the month at 4:00pm PT / 5:00pm MT / 7:00pm ET / 8:00pm AT (1.5hrs)
September 8th
October 6th
November 10th
No session in December
January 12th
February 9th
March 9th
April13th
May 11th
June 8th

Register here

Understanding Your Child's ADHD

Are you struggling to understand and navigate your child’s new ADHD diagnosis? Do you feel overwhelmed with all the information and unsure what to believe? This three-week introductory program will help you learn what ADHD actually is, and how it can affect your child at home and school. The course aims to teach parents and caregivers the basics of ADHD and strategies to help manage adverse symptoms.

This 3-week program is meant to be a first step for parents with a newly diagnosed child. It will explain the basics of the condition, along with how it may be showing up at home and school. It will provide parents with an opportunity to gain a better understanding of their child, as well as opportunities to share their experiences with other parents.

Topics include: ADHD symptoms, executive functioning, how ADHD affects the family unit, social impairments caused by ADHD, IEPs, and strategies to address problematic behaviours

Week 1 - Understand what ADHD is and its impairments
Week 2 - Understand how ADHD impacts your child and family at home
Week 3 – Understanding ADHD at school

Learning Objectives

Gain a better understanding of what ADHD is and is not
Learn how to implement strategies at home and school to improve daily functioning

PLEASE NOTE: This program is not a webinar and requires your active participation to fully benefit from it. Sessions will not be recorded to protect your privacy.

Understanding Your Child's ADHD - Fall Session

Begins Wednesday, November 5th, 2025 - 3 weeks
Dates: November 5, 12 & 19th, 2025
Time: 4:30pm PST/ 5:30pm MST/ 7:30pm - 9pm EST/ 8:30pm AST
Where: Virtual on Zoom
Fee: $30 + HST

Please note that this program is refundable up to 48hrs before the program starts. As of November 3rd, registration fee is non-refundable. Thank you for your understanding.

Please note that this program will be offered in January, March, September and November every year. This program is a good intro to ADHD in children prior to taking our REFOCUS program.

About the Program Facilitator

Layla is the Resource Navigator at CADDAC. She is committed to supporting individuals and families with ADHD by providing resources and education so they can live their lives without limitations. Layla graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with a Bachelor of Social Work and will use the knowledge and skills she learned to improve the lives of those struggling with ADHD. She was recently diagnosed with ADHD, and understands the challenges associated with getting a diagnosis and navigating life as an adult with ADHD. Layla is dedicated to using her professional and personal experiences to better the lives of those impacted.