Newsletter: July 30, 2015

AAGE – ADHD Association of Greater Edmonton

We are a registered non-profit society whose objective is to offer information and support to those living with ADHD in the Greater Edmonton Area through awareness, education and resources.

We are still looking for your feedback! Please take a few minutes to answer our member survey. We value the responses we have already received, but we would still like to hear from more of you. 

New On Our Website

    • New research suggests omega-3 may have neurodevelopmental effects that could help reduce antisocial and aggressive behaviour in children. More information is available here.
    • A number of families are not covered by work benefits, so we asked a colleague about other forms of benefits. If you’re looking for assistance and regarding coverage, you may want to check this out.
    • Parents, it’s hard to believe summer is half over. Or maybe you can’t believe that you still have a month to go. Here are some great ideas of fun things to do with your kids this summer.
    • All these articles and postings and MANY MORE are available on our website.

Join Us…..

Parent Support Group Meeting
Wednesday, August 5
(7-9 p.m.)
Misericordia Hospital, Room B106.
Round table discussion.

Adult Support Group Meeting
Wednesday, August 19
(7-9 p.m.)
University Hospital (Walter Mackenzie Health Sciences Center) Classroom F.
Directions to the room can be found here.

Events Review

Parent Support Group: A mixed group of new members and regular attendees participated in some excellent discussions. Members left felt supported and inspired by the meeting.

Adult Support Group/Partner Support Group: A mixed group of new members and regular attendees participated in some excellent discussions. All participants expressed a positive response to the meeting. 

Connections

AAGE works closely with other groups in the area that offer information to our members about speakers, workshops and activities that they are sponsoring. Please check our website for links to:

Education

Educating ourselves about ADHD or Executive Function Disorder is one of the most important tools we can use to assist with coping strategies. Following are some sources of information.

  • ADDitude Magazine has excellent articles about childhood, adolescent and adult ADHD and it is free to sign up for their weekly newsletters.
  • ADDitude Magazine Webcasts: ​ADDitude Magazine‘s ADHD Expert Podcasts and Live Webinars address topics that will help you better manage symptoms, your family, and your life. They are hosted by top experts in the field, all of whom are contributors to ADDitude Magazine.
  • Totally ADD: Rick Green is a comedian and writer who, along with his wife Ava, have produced this website that addresses the issues of ADHD. Rick shares his own journey through Adult ADHD with a comedic approach toward his challenges. This website offers many resources and webinars addressing childhood and adult ADHD.

AAGE Executive News

  • Please follow us on Twitter: @ADHDEdmonton
  • Please like us on Facebook: ADHD Association of Greater Edmonton
  • We would like the names of general practitioners, psychologists, and psychiatrists who are able to treat ADHD children and adults. Please email them to adhdgreateredmonton@yahoo.ca.
  • We are always looking for new AAGE Board members who would commit to monthly meetings and duties. Please email Rachel Rogers if you are interested, at adhdgreateredmonton@yahoo.ca.
  • If you have a book or an article that you think would be interesting to parents, children, teens or adults, please nominate it for a review so that it could be published in our newsletter. Email adhdgreateredmonton@yahoo.ca.

AAGE Executive

Rachel Rogers, President and Email Support
Cathie Crooks, Secretary and Webmaster
Jody Draganiuk, Treasurer
Dave Breakenridge, Publications and Outreach
Ric Gibbons, Member, Governance Committee Chair
Fred Sawka, Member, Tech Committee Chair

Email: adhdgreateredmonton@yahoo.ca
Website: https://adhdedmonton.com