Welcome to DISTRACTD . This month marks ONE year since we started these events. In that time we have heard from a whole host of experts surrounding ADHD and various topics. I have been so inspired by the professionals willingness to jump on board and help us be educated each month around this so often misunderstood condition. Thank you to all of you who continue to come to the events and who give me advice on what topics to have as well as offering your recommendations for podcasts, books and of course for your friendship. It's because of you we are able to make this happen. If no one came to these events there would be no DISTRACTD. A year on and I am still hungry for knowledge and want to connect as many of us as I possibly can. 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.
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. The professionals in the industry also feel passionate about helping people gain a better understanding of ADHD as they understand all too well that the medical system has its challenges with wait times and affordability.
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 Craig Wright Psychologist with Understanding Minds
6:40 pm : Speaker 2: Kym Robinson Speech Pathologist ( how speech pathology plays a part in the treatment of ADHD )
6:55 pm : Interview with Dr Craig Wright discussing the top issues he hears of with Adults and families with ADHD and some take home advice
7:15 pm : 15 min break
7:30 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.
Dr Craig Wright
Psychologist
Dr Craig Wright is a psychologist with 20 years of experience in clinical practice and research positions. He obtained his PhD in 2004 and held a Research Fellowship at Griffith University between 2010-2012. He is a member of the Advisory Board for the Macquarie University Reading Clinic, and is on the Editorial Board of the Australian Journal of Learning Difficulties. He has served tenure as President of Learning Difficulties Australia. Craig published the first ever scientific paper on the effectiveness of virtual therapy in 2011, with a focus on delivering reading interventions to rural and remote students. Colleagues at Macquarie University are currently extending this research. He has published over 30 peer-reviewed scientific articles, book chapters, and training programs, and presented at many conferences in the areas of dyslexia, dysgraphia, reading intervention, ADHD, challenging behaviour and the autism spectrum. His peer-reviewed research has appeared in the prestigious journals Neuropsychologia, Developmental Neuropsychology and Brain and Cognition. Craig is the author of the Understanding Words intervention program for students with dyslexia and dysgraphia. The program was developed to provide a cheap, accessible and effective way for relatively unskilled teachers, parents and allied health workers to deliver reading/spelling intervention to children. It is widely used, including at the Macquarie University Reading Clinic. Craig has a keen interest in the delivery of evidence-based treatment for learning, intellectual and behavioural disorders across the lifespan. At University, Craig explored cognitive neuro-psychology and Skinnerian behaviourism; essentially using models of how the brain works to understand behaviour, and the science of learning through reinforcement. Together with his mentor Liz Conlon, they explored the causal theory of dyslexia – how dyslexia might be caused by a deficiency in a particular visual cell called a magnocell. Craig extended this research in a PhD, however his passion for people (instead of magnocells) led him to start clinical training in 2002. He has two children and a German Shephard puppy (also the therapy dog).
Kym Robinson :
Speech Pathologist and Director
Bachelor of Speech Therapy
MSPA, CPSP
Clinical Trainee Level 1 Social Thinking
https://www.therapywell.com.au/
Hello I’m Kym. I’ve been a practising Speech Pathologist for over 30 years and have extensive experience working with language and learning difficulties, particularly in the area of Mental Health, and including the more specialist areas of trauma and forensic mental health. I am passionate about advocating for strengths within the neurodiversity spectrum and giving individuals the skills and confidence to ‘have their say’. I have a strong commitment to maintaining a high standard of knowledge and skills in my areas of special interest – communication and complex social – emotional – behavioural challenges. I work with individuals across all developmental stages of childhood, adolescence and adulthood. I’ve undertaken additional training in Hanen – You Make The Difference, It Takes Two To Talk, More Than Words, Talkability - and Talking Mats. I have also completed the Social Thinking® Clinical Training, Level 1 (Boston, US) in 2018, and maintained continued professional development in the Social Thinking® methodology. I have a holistic approach to the management of communication disorders, bringing together my experience from educational, health and private sectors, management and teaching positions. I also have extensive experience supervising and mentoring students and professionals. As a professional Speech Pathologist, I am dedicated to the advocacy of the Speech Pathology profession, and in particular the area of Mental Health. I have presented at local, national and international conferences on topics related to complex social-emotional and behavioural disorders, facilitated workshops, and been invited to present at a range of organisations.
APPAREL , APPAREL, APPAREL
DISTRACTD Apparel:
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 Dec 7
Click the link below to RSVP for next month so we have correct numbers recorded.
Recommended reading / Viewing / Listening:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Ahg0IWnyDPpKwIrrogOis?si=clB7H3CTQ0ioyAbqa2gA4w
Helpful Websites / Articles :
Perimenopause Problems: How Changing Hormones Exacerbate ADHD Symptoms:
One little-known side effect of menopause and perimenopause? They may make your ADHD symptoms harder to manage. Here’s how one businesswoman dealt with her shifting hormones — and stayed on top of her workload.
https://www.additudemag.com/add-and-menopause-how-hormones-affect-adhd-symptoms/
Amanda's Ted X talk discussing her ADHD diagnosis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AB0NBeTIjY
This months attendee quote in response to this photo
" I feel personally attacked by it!!!! It's a classic!!"
We did have a laugh about this in our house too.
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 Craig Wright, Kim Robinson for their time and knowledge and MY FAMILY for supporting me with DISTRACTD.
See you next month
Amanda and the DISTRACTD crew xx
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