Welcome to Distractd
Thank you for being here. Its because of you we are able to make this happen. If no one came there would be no event.
I started Distractd to meet other people with a connection to ADHD, Break any stigma around what it is and is not by learning from the people in the know. I soon found out my hunger for knowledge and connection regarding ADHD was something a lot of other people were also seeking. As long as you all come along to these we will continue to deliver them. Thanks for making the effort to come out and join us Tonight we have some great speakers who will be sharing their knowledge and insights for us and of course there will be our Q&A session where you can ask any questions of our wonderful panel .
Tonights schedule
6:00pm : Arrival
6:10 pm : Take your seats
6:15 pm : Founder Amanda
6:25pm : Speaker 1 : Jane Morgan
6:45pm : Speaker 2 : Dr Glen Craig ( UNPACKED ) with Amanda
7:00pm: Speaker 3: Natasha McGregor
7:10 pm : 10 min break
7:20 pm : Q & A
8:20pm : Mingle
8:30pm : Event officially concludes
10:00pm: Miami Marketta closes for the evening
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Meet your speakers:
Amanda Gorman:
Founder
Amanda Gorman is passionate about building an ADHD community where we can connect with like minded individuals , bring our Boss, Work mates, Friends, Tutor, Coach, Teacher, Parent, Sibling,Neighbour or anyone we we think will benefit from learning more about ADHD and of course for US ourselves to all learn more ourselves.
Jane Morgan https://tsppc.com.au/meet-our-team
Psychologist
Jane is a clinical psychologist with more than 20 years experience supporting children, adolescents and their families. She has particular expertise in the evidence-based
assessment and treatment of developmental, behavioural, social and emotional difficulties including anxiety, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Jane has specific training in family-based interventions of fussy eating and eating disorders, and is experienced in programs for children and their families for developing emotion-regulation, social, and parenting skills.
Jane began her career at Queensland Health working in a multidisciplinary community paediatric team for 10 years. She commenced private practice in 2004 and has worked privately on the Gold Coast and in Melbourne ever since.
Jane is committed to developing strong partnerships with her clients in order to deliver high quality support and interventions to achieve a positive outcome. Jane believes in
developing the strengths and skills of her clients, and takes a proactive team approach when multidisciplinary, educational and family input is required.
Jane is a mother to a daughter and understands the importance of finding a healthy balance between family, work and other commitments.
Dr Glen Craig : https://tsppc.com.au/meet-our-team
Psychiatrist
Dr Glen Craig is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist who has been working in private practice on the Gold Coast since 2012.
Glen is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists. He holds additional Advanced Training qualifications in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Glen has also previously held clinical titles of Associate Lecturer at Griffith University and the University of Queensland.
Glen specialises in the assessment, diagnosis and management of a range of psychiatric conditions in children and adolescents. Over the years, he has build a strong collaborative relationship with numerous health care professionals and schools on the Gold Coast.
Glen enjoys working with patients with a range of conditions, and is well known on the Gold Coast for his work in ADHD in both adults and children. Other areas of interest include Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Anxiety disorders, Depression, eating disorders, and problems of learning and education.
Glen is also trained as a General Adult Psychiatrist and is available to see adults up to forty years of age. His expertise in childhood conditions and development across the lifespan offers a unique perspective to the treatment of adult patients.
Natasha McGregor :
Accredited Practising Dietician
https://www.headstartnutrition.com.au/
Head Start Nutrition! I am an accredited practising dietitian here to support you and your family in everything nutrition! I provide nutrition consultations and feeding therapy. Accredited Practising Dietitian Accredited Nutritionist Registered NDIS provider SOS Trained Practitioner Are you…
Concerned about your child’s health?
Worried about your child's weight?
Upset that your child won’t eat healthy foods?
Bothered that your child won’t eat? doesn’t stop eating?
Annoyed about making extra meals on demand?
Troubled that dinner times are stressful?
Disturbed that junk foods rule?
Anxious that food and eating are hot and heated topics in the house?
Or could you be concerned about...
Fussy eating or Problem Feeding? ARFID diagnosis?
Allergy and intolerance issues?
IBS or IBD?
ASD or ADHD?
Constipation or diarrhoea?
Tube feeding and weaning?
Dedicated to family nutrition using a food-first approach Natasha is available to help families gain early advantages in health, learning and behaviour . Being a parent also who can understand the joys and frustrations of feeding kids Natasha realises - it is not an easy job!
DISTRACTD Apparel:
We want to build a community of people who see one another wearing a DISTRACTD item and give each other a nod of "I see you, I get it"
No explanations needed.
Our Next Event :
Wednesday September 7th
Click the link below to RSVP for next month so we have correct numbers recorded.
https://www.distractd.org/event-details/distractd-adhd-expert-panel-discussion-and-q-a-1st-wednesday-of-the-month-2022-09-07-18-00
Recommended reading / Viewing / Listening:
Dr Chris Wevers Books
https://www.delphisbooks.com
THE ADHD BRAIN 3 Defining Features of ADHD That Everyone Overlooks
FULL EPISODE
Not broken, just wired differently: ADHD in adulthood
https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/allinthemind/adhd-in-adulthood-diagnosis-and-symptoms/13949532
Amanda's Ted X talk discussing her ADHD diagnosis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AB0NBeTIjY
This months attendee quote
"I am quite new on my journey and have felt quite unrepresented, I certainly felt a strong sense of belonging and understanding when listening to your Ted Talk that led me to find your group. 😂 ADHD Drive. 😂. Thank you for your valuable time"
Miami Marketta is a proud sponsor of DISTRACTD, to see their upcoming gigs and events click here . https://www.miamimarketta.com/
Thank you for joining us . Please follow us, keep in touch and come along to our monthly events.
We would love to hear of your recommended podcasts, books, videos, groups etc to share with the audience. Email Amanda on amanda@amandagormanartist.com
TO, YOU for attending, THE SPEAKERS Jane Morgan , Dr Glen Craig & Natasha McGregor for their time and knowledge. MY FAMILY for supporting me with DISTRACTD. Simone for coming along to every event and taking photos and capturing video for me. John for always checking in on me the day of the events.
Amanda and the DISTRACTD crew xx
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