Purpose of ResearchTo examine the extent to which cranial electrotherapy stimulation increases auditory attention, visual attention, and sleep quality in adults diagnosed with ADHD in the Niagara Region of Ontario, Canada. Who Can Participate? To participate, you must have a prior diagnosis of ADHD from a doctor or psychologist. You will receive a $42.00 Walmart gift […]
Purpose of ResearchThe purpose of this study is to explore how adults with formal ADHD diagnoses make sense of their ADHD and use this diagnosis to make sense of themselves. I chose to look into this because research into psychiatric diagnoses often focuses on cures and biological causes, without considering how diagnoses come to be […]
Purpose of ResearchTo see if a video game can help improve behavioral control and working memory in kids Who Can Participate? A child with a diagnosis of either: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and/or Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) Between 6-12 years of age Willing to come to SickKids for 3 study […]
Purpose of ResearchTo look at how symptoms of depression might show up in adolescents with ADHD and/or ASD Who Can Participate?Any adolescent with ADHD and/or ASD between 12 – 18 years of age, along with their primary caregiver. We also need adolescents of the same age that are typically developing. You do not need to […]
(I want to preface this article by saying that I am not against traditional medication if that is the right thing for you or your child with ADHD, but for my son, it so far has not been the right thing. This is an article about our experience using natural methods to support my son's […]
Youth ADHD Group Coaching Program: 16-24 years Click this link to join the waitlist and be notified when registration opens In this dynamic and engaging program, you'll not only learn more about ADHD and the impact it can have on your life, but also you'll gain tools and techniques to set yourself up for success […]
When most people hear the term Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, they usually picture young overly active boys, who have difficulty sitting still and staying focused. What they rarely picture, are bright, daydreamy, girls unable to get their school work done, or forty-year-old moms struggling to keep their families and households organized, their employers […]
Purpose of Research:Researchers at MacAnxiety Research Centre (McMaster University) are interested in learning more about how Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) sufferers manage their symptoms. We are inviting you to participate in our study by completing an online survey. Who Can Participate?To be eligible to participate, you must be at least 18 years of age and have […]
This was submitted to #ADHDSpeaks for ADHD Awareness Month. This month’s we’re focusing on ADHD in women and girls as it often goes underrecognized and underdiagnosed. Thanks to Larissa, 17 from BC for their brave and important words! Hi my name is Larissa, I was diagnosed with ADHD at the young age of 7 and […]
I had always struggled with my ADHD, and I would say that as an adult with ADHD there are many more difficulties that are often overlooked. I struggle personally with executive dysfunction. The struggle is often with daily tasks that I see others experience seamlessly. I can’t tell you how many times I have forgotten […]
