Welcome to DISTRACTD . Our Final one for the year. And what a year it has been.
We have had such great speakers and topics and I have learnt and grown so much this year in regards to my knowledge around ADHD and myself. Ive met so many of you wonderful attendees and really enjoy when you reach out for a catch up . I have had a few cups of tea catch ups and phone calls this year and I intend on having more in the New Year. Thankyou for being part of our TRIBE. It's because of you we are able to make this happen. If no one came to these events there would be no DISTRACTD. As I always say. Imagine if we could get all the family members, teachers, bosses and friends here to get an understanding of what ADHD is? How different our lives would become.
So this is Christmas and what have you done? Another year over and a new one just begun.
I want to say that Christmas is such an exciting and fun time of year and its actually my favourite time of year. I love the summer, the kids being home on holidays, the food , the Christmas Carols and getting a break from work. I also find leading into Christmas is the time of year that my ADHD is in full force. Ive already been weathering the storm of it all and its only just the 7th DECEMBER.
For me it's the events, juggling of schedules, extra tasks and commitments flowing in. The finding the money to do ALL Of the things expected of us and the gift buying. Its the hosting and arranging people and dates and menus of who brings what. And of course the best way to get me to clean and tidy my house is to invite people over so there is the cleaning and tidying to be done.
Ive already navigated the end of the school year with the concerts, teacher gift buying , xmas breakfasts, end of year concerts and events for the school and now its into the holiday activities and juggling work.
I have decided already that I am not going to be too tough on myself and know I am never going to be the cleaning, organised and budget spreadsheet organising queen but I know how hard this time can be and that there will be lost keys along with my temper and mind at times.
I want to continue to be good and eat well, exercise, get enough sleep, not drink too much or spend all of my money but the reality is all of that is about to get tossed out the window and before I know it I'm going to be so frazzled and slide in sideways to the new year AGAIN.
That is why tonight I want to talk strategy , I know we cant fix it entirely but let's see what we can arm ourselves with to combat this.
There are ADHD cards available to purchase tonight in various styles pricing below.
1 for $5
3 for $13
5 for $20
Tonights schedule
6:00pm: Guest Arrival
6:10 pm : Amanda to do official intro and welcome.
6:25 pm : Speaker 1: Dr Chris Soo ( the ADHD Doctor)
6:40 pm : Speaker 2: Nicole Brown-Shepherd ( wholistic Dietetics)
6:55 pm : 15 min break and Time to purchase T shirts if you wish.
7:10 pm : Q & A starts
8:30 pm : Event officially concludes and purchases can also be made now.
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.
Dr Chris Soo
ADHD GP
Dr Chris Soo is one of the Gold Coast’s leading ADHD GPs and is a passionate advocate for people with ADHD and neurodiversity. He has particular expertise in adolescent and adult ADHD.
He is a member of the RACGP Mental Health & ADHD/ASD/neurodiversity special interest group, is a full member of the Australian ADHD Professionals Association and was a presenter at the AADPA 2022 National Conference.
Chris has been supporting people with ADHD for over 20 years and is passionate about supporting people with ADHD on their journey from diagnosis though to mastery.
Nicole Brown-Shepherd :
Paediatric Dietitian (APD)
Nicole Brown-Shepherd is a Paediatric Dietitian with a passion for connecting children to their nutritional needs to allow their bodies to function optimally and move towards better health outcomes.
Nicole has completed a double degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and Exercise Science and completed further studies in Clinical Paediatric Dietetics and Nutrition & Child Health through Royal Children's Hospital.
She supports a broad range of paediatric nutrition concerns, whether the source of nutrition comes from a boob, bottle, tube or food. She has special interests in the nutritional management of infants to young adults presenting with faltering growth, food allergies and intolerances, prematurity, gastrointestinal concerns, AFRID, food aversion, poor appetite, excessive weight, and insufficient nutrient diets.
Nicole has a great interest in the nutritional management of brain health conditions and has adopted an innovative way to support children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, anxiety, depression and behavioural issues by tailoring dietary advice and supplementation to the child's individual requirements to pursue nutritional adequacy and assist in improving the constraints associated with their medical concern.
As an evidence-based practitioner and an Accredited Practising Dietitian, Nicole is dedicated to upskilling and broadening her knowledge with continuing education, especially in nutritional psychiatry, hormones, pathology and nutritional medicine for all areas of paediatric disease and illness.
Nicole offers consultations in Tugun, Southport, and online via telehealth. She also offers group education sessions for many common paediatric concerns.
Conditions Supported:
Faltering growth
Nutrition requirements for preterm infants
Introduction of solids
Nutrition deficiencies
Food allergies and intolerances (management and safe reintroduction or allergen)
Fussy eating and food aversion
Coeliac disease
Increasing BMI
Tube feeding, weaning and blended tube feed.
Gastrointestinal concerns include reflux, maldigestion, malabsorption, constipation, diarrhoea, and gastrointestinal discomfort.
ADHD, ASD, Anxiety and Depression
PCOS, PMS, heavy, irregular or absent periods.
APPAREL , APPAREL, APPAREL
DISTRACTD Apparel:
We have a special tonight for Christmas. The Charcoal, Sand and Olive shirts with one of the 5 DISTRACTD designs are only $25 if you order tonight. ( there is limited numbers and sizes available please see the order form for availabiltiy ) The shirts and various sizes are available to try on tonight if you wish. Please see the wonderful Tara who is helping with this tonight.
Thanks a million to all the people rocking our apparel. We love your support of our vision.
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.
OurNext Event :
Wednesday Jan 11
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-2023-01-11-18-00
Recommended reading / Viewing / Listening:
Some ADHD Friendly Gifts
Slow Cooker
Baskets to store clutter
Timers that show the time in colour
loops ear plugs
Ambiance Hue Lights ( to connect to a smart home device )
Lava Lamp
Sensory swing
Hydrate Spark Drink Bottle
Amanda's Ted X talk discussing her ADHD diagnosis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AB0NBeTIjY
This months attendee quote
We need to share to help create awareness & understanding. Its part of our passion & purpose. Its huge and I think about the ripple effect for families and loved ones. As a partner of someone with ADHD coming to Distractd I feel heard.
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 Dr Chris Soo, Nicole Brown - Shepherd for their time and knowledge and MY FAMILY for supporting me with DISTRACTD.
Merry Christmas to you all
See you next YEAR!
Amanda and the DISTRACTD crew xx
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