Welcome to DISTRACTD for December. Its the last one of the year. How did that happen? Its gone so fast.
Thankyou so much for coming along tonight. If its your first night here, WELCOME. I am really thankful for our little community where we are able to chat about all things ADHD and feel no judgement or pressure to be anything other than ourselves. I really appreciate you coming along to support each other and I enjoy meeting you all each month.
Is anyone else feeling the pressure at the moment with all of the extra schedules and commitments ? I know I certainly am , and Ive also 'dropped the ball ' so to speak on many things . In the past ( in my pre adhd diagnosis ) I would have been so tough on myself for messing things up but now I am a lot kinder and know that there is a reason I am finding all of these things hard at the moment. So I want you to all remember this 'Silly Season' if you find yourself overwhelmed, disregulated, later than usual or completely missing the memo that its OK and we are all just doing the best we can. So if you have 50 people descending on your house for Xmas day and you feel the need to have your home look like its something from the pages of home beautiful magazine give yourself a break. Start trying to say NO to things and YES to help. I know I am going to be actively doing that. And I am going to schedule in some time for ME. Because if I just keep waiting for it to present itself its never going to happen.
You may notice a pop up to become a supporter of DISTRACTD. Please don't feel pressure to donate here. I just have had a lot of people ask me how they can contribute to my time in cordinating these events. I never want to put a price on these events as I know we already all wear so much cost with diagnosis, appointments and then the medication if you choose that route. I will in time be able to secure grants and sponsorships but if you wish to donate please do so via that pop up. But no pressure. When there was no DISTRACTD when I was diagnosed I wanted to be able to come to something like this so I created it. It's for me as much as its for you.
Please make sure you guys shoot me a text or email, say hi and if you want to catch up for a cuppa please let me know.
My number is 0409 997 285 and email is amanda@amandagormanartist.com
Tonights schedule
6:00pm: Guest Arrival & Amanda DISTRACTD Founder to do official intro and welcome.
6:10 pm : Speaker : Dr Ashar Khan
6:25 pm : Pre prepared Questions to Dr Khan answered
7:00 pm : 15 min break
7:20 pm : Q & A starts
8:30 pm : Event officially concludes
10:00pm: Miami Marketta closes for the evening
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Meet your speakers:
Host
Amanda Gorman - Founder of DISTRACTD
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.
Expert
Dr Ashar Khan
Credentials
MB BS MRCPsych. FRANZCP FRCPsych.
Specialist Psychiatrist
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Director - QLD ADHD & Neurosciences Clinic
Asst. Prof. Bond University Faculty Of Health Sciences and Medicine
https://www.qanc.com.au/contact
Suite 12, 2nd Floor, Pindara Place, Pindara Private Hospital,
13 Carrara Street, Benowa, QLD 4217
For over 17 years, Dr Ashar Khan has and continues to break new ground in the understanding of mental health and neurological disorders.
During his extensive training in Neurological psychiatry, Dr Ashar Khan recognised the lack of early detection and misdiagnosis of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and ASD (Autism Syndrome Disorder). Furthermore, there was no integrated team that offered an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. Simply, there was a lack of specialists properly trained or qualified in handling ADHD type complex disorders. This led to the opening of his own clinic in 2013.
In pursuit of the ultimate diagnostic method, he began work on developing the ‘Multi-Physician Diagnostic Pathway and Platform’ . This cutting edge evidence based, scientific approach is labelled within the QANC Clinic as the ‘New Science’ in mental health. Unmatched in Australia, it provides a comprehensive summary of the client's disposition, allowing for effective treatment, unique to each patient.
Professional
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Bond University Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
14 years as a Senior Staff Specialist at Queensland Health Acute Care and Emergency Psychiatric Services
12 years in Private Practice at the Gold Coast
Extensive, advanced local and international training and expertise in ADHD, ASD over a Lifespan (0-65 yrs.)
Accreditation
Fellowship The Royal Australian And New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP)
Membership The Royal College of Psychiatrists U.K.
Accredited Fellowship Training in Addiction Psychiatry RANZCP
Accredited RANZCP Examiner for Specialist Examinations and Registrar Training Supervisor for 10 years
Queensland Member RANZCP ADHD Network
Queensland Member RANZCP Private Practice National Committee
Queensland Member RANZCP Membership Engagement Committee
Member of Australian ADHD Professionals Association (AADPA), The World ADHD Federation, CHADD (USA), CADDRA (Canada)
Slides from Dr Khan ( Please note these slides are copyrighted by Dr Ashar Khan. These slides are STRICTLY for the purpose of this education session and NOT to be used at any way outside of this event for personal or any educational purposes without Dr Khans consent)
https://www.amazon.com.au/NeuroDiversity-Birth-Idea-Judy-Singer/dp/064815470X to purcahse book online .
END OF Dr Khans Slides
OurNext Event :
Wednesday Jan 3rd
Click the link below to RSVP for next month so we have correct numbers recorded.
Recommended reading / Viewing / Listening:
Additude Mag Podcast Library ( so many amazing podcasts )
https://www.dymocks.com.au/book/men-with-adult-adhd-by-ed-walle-9789198803662?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAjrarBhAWEiwA2qWdCC0wum4ZzlGlHFLM_sK15EhM0WQfO6kjwLlmxU56BEzXinAcz1VWMBoCQPMQAvD_BwE
https://www.amazon.com.au/Driven-Distraction-John-Ratey/dp/0307743152/ref=asc_df_0307743152/?tag=googleshopdsk-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=341792439332&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13122378065187151400&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1000339&hvtargid=pla-331017318230&psc=1&mcid=c55cf6c11bf13729b399d72964b1f054
MY TED Talk
This months attendee quote
I'm so grateful to have something like this to attend and learn.
Last month we asked you what you wish people knew about your ADHD. This is what you said.
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, and to Dr Ashar Khan for his time and knowledge and MY FAMILY for supporting me with DISTRACTD. Happy December and Merry Christmas to you all.
Amanda and the DISTRACTD crew xx
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