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ADHD What You Should Know – Resources

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Sasha McCauleyJanuary 25, 2021

Presented by: Rachel Rogers, B.Ed., M.A. Registered Psychologist, Wednesday, January 20th, 2021, ADHD Adult Support Meeting  Still Want To Know More? Learn Alberta Medical/Disability Information for teachers: http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/inmdict/html/adhd.html Teaching Students with ADHD: https://www.alberta.ca/diverse-learning-needs.aspx Children and Adults with ADHD (CHADD) https://chadd.org/for-educators/overview/ Additude: Inside the ADHD Mind (a very visually “busy” site so be prepared) www.additudemag.com/category/parenting-adhd-kids/school-learning/for-teachers/ The Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance (CADDRA)  Information about medication by health professionals www.caddra.ca Centre for ADD/ADHD Advocacy, Canada  Information for Educators on ADHD:  http://www.caddac.ca/cms/page.php?50 https://caddac.ca/adhd/2019/10/02/new-animated-kids-series/ Dr. Russell Barkley: (ADHD clinician and researcher)   www.russellbarkley.com Dr. Peggy Dawson and Dr. Richard Guare (executive function) https://www.smartbutscatteredkids.com/ Dr. Thomas Brown (ADHD researcher) https://www.brownadhdclinic.com/ Dr. Stuart Shanker (self-regulation) https://self-reg.ca/  

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Posted in ADHD, Articles, Education, Research | Tagged ADHD, ADHD Edmonton, ADHD Education, ADHD Resourses

ADHD – What you should know.

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Sasha McCauleyJanuary 26, 2021

Presented by: Rachel Rogers, B.Ed., M.A. Registered Psychologist   What is ADHD? ADHD, not ADD.  Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the official terminology.  The use of ‘ADD’ is outdated. “A persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development.” According to the DSM-5 ADHD Facts: ADHD is the most prevalent childhood psychiatric disorder in Canada. Overwhelming scientific evidence has led all major medical associations and government health agencies to recognize ADHD as a real medical disorder. Children with ADHD are frequently labeled as problem children rather than children with a medical problem. Diets and limiting food additives and sugar will not cure ADHD remains under-recognized and underdiagnosed even though it is the most treatable psychiatric disorder in Canada. A study released in 2018 examined the twenty-year trends in ADHD diagnosis. Researchers saw what they claim is a “significant” increase in diagnoses between 1997 and 2016. [i]Possible reasons include an increased recognition by doctors about ADHD, expanded continuing medical education, changes in diagnostic criteria, increased public awareness, improved access to health services, and improved referral from primary care and communities. [i] Xu, G., Strathearn, L.,  Liu, B. MD, Yang, B., Bao, W. 2018. Twenty-Year Trends in Diagnosed Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Among US Children and Adolescents, 1997-2016. JAMA Netw Open. 1(4):e181471. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2018.1471 More Facts: Highly heritable A neurobiological disorder Inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity are primary features. Secondary impairments may include social interactions, emotional regulation, and organizational ability. It affects roughly 5-10% of school-aged children and about 2–7% of adults. Most often identified during elementary school years. A Misnomer? ADHD is not a deficit of attention; rather, it is an inefficient and inconsistent ability to regulate attention and other cognitive functions. “ADHD involves impairment in the ability of the individual to inhibit responses to situations or events. […]  It is a problem of self-control.”   Dr. Russell Barkley (2005), Taking Control of ADHD According to Dr. Barkley… Self-regulation: is any action an individual directs at themselves to… result in a change in their behaviour (from what they might otherwise have done) to… change the likelihood of a future consequence or attainment of a goal.[i] [i] http://www.russellbarkley.org/factsheets/ADHD_EF_and_SR.pdf   Risk Factors for ADHD  Genetic factors Environment factors Premature birth or low birth weight Brain injury’ Cigarette smoking, alcohol use or drug use during pregnancy      

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Posted in ADHD, Adult Support Meetings, Education, Medication, Research | Tagged ADHD, ADHD Diagnosis, ADHD Edmonton, ADHD Education, ADHD Executive Function, ADHD Medication, ADHD What you should know, Adult ADHD Support Meeting, Combined Presentation, Hyperactive/Impulsive Presentation, Inattentive Presentation

LD Edmonton Programs

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Ric GibbonsDecember 11, 2019

Upcoming Social Skills Programs Social Skills Group ages 8 – 12 years Does your child struggle with friendships and social queues? Do they have difficulty with organizational skills? Trouble paying attention or staying on task? Do they have trouble managing their emotions? We Can Help!Join us for our Social Skills Program starting January 25, 2020 Our groups specialize in children with ADHD, ASD, Tourettes and Learning Disabilities but all are welcome!Children between the ages of 8-12 years can register for this 6 week program. Running Saturday mornings from 9:30am until noon.All sessions take place at Inglewood Community Hall, 12525-116 Ave.Some families can obtain FSCD (Family Support for Children with Disabilities) funding for their child to attend this group depending on the determined needs of their child. Contact your FSCD worker to see if your child qualifies. LDEdmonton’s FSCD Vendor number is 598018 This program is open to everyone! Cost of Social Skills Group is $250.00 Subsidy is available to parents without FSCD For more information, please contact info@ldedmonton.com, call our office at 780-466-1011 Life Project Teen Social Skills Group ages 13 – 17 years Does your teen struggling to succeed in social situations? Does your teen struggling to succeed in junior or senior high school? Do they have trouble managing their emotions or social relationships? We Can Help! Join us for our Life Project Social Skills Program starting January 25, 2020 Youths between the ages of 13 – 17 years can register for this 6 week program. Running Saturday afternoons from 1:00pm until 3:30pm. Our groups specialize in youth with ADHD, ASD, Tourettes and Learning Disabilities but all are welcome! All sessions take place at Inglewood Community Hall, 12525-116 Ave. The  Life Project program is designed to help youth ages 13 to 17 overcome barriers to success. With the emphasis on fun, participants will explore communication strategies, improve emotional intelligence and develop skills to create healthy relationships. Some families may be able to obtain FSCD (Family Support for Children with Disabilities) funding to subsidize the cost of the program, depending on the needs that have been determined for their child. Contact your FSCD worker to find out if your child qualifies. LDEdmonton’s FSCD Vendor number is 598018 This program is open to everyone! Cost of Social Skills Group is $250.00Subsidy is available to parents without FSCD For more information, please contact info@ldedmonton.com, call our office at 780-466-1011 Monthly Information Session Advocate for your Special Needs Child at School – January 21, 2020 All information sessions take place at LD Edmonton officeCUPE office10989 – 124 St.Starting at 7:00pm Please RSVP

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Special Guest Speaker Sean Swaby

Posted on November 20, 2019 by Ric GibbonsOctober 31, 2019
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Join us this month for a special evening with Sean Swaby.  Sean is a Family Counsellor with Alberta Health Services – Youth Addictions and Mental Health and an Associate Faculty with City University. He calls himself a full-time Geek 🙂 More importantly, he is a father and husband. Sean’s superpower is being a Yoda-Ninja. Find out exactly what that means! 7 PM Classroom F – 2J4.02 WMC, University of Alberta Hospital, 8440 – 112 Street NW, Edmonton.   

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