Welcome to Distractd
Im so excited to be back with you all tonight after my little outback desert adventure. It's because of you we are able to make this happen. If no one came to these events there would be no DISTRACTD. Ive heard last month with Candice was epic and you all got a chance to discuss what its like having an ADHDer in your world. My camping adventure was so great and needed. I did however notice my ADHD popping up in lots of little ways. So will make sure we speak holidaying with ADHD at some stage too.
We made sure to get some DISTRACTD stickers onto the outback pub fridges and road signs. Here they are at the Birdsville Pub and the sign to Poeppel Corner ( border of NT,SA,QLD)
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
Cards available to purchase tonight in various styles by Amanda Gorman
1 for $5
3 for $13
5 for $20
Tonights schedule
6:00pm: Guest Arrival and Amanda Founder quick chat
6:10 pm : Speaker 1: Stephen Souter (Harnessing the power of ADHD )
6:30 pm : Speaker 2: Kym Robinson Speech Pathologist ( how speech pathology plays a part in the treatment of ADHD )
6:45 pm : Speaker 3: Dr Glen Craig and Amanda unpack the life of an Adult Male ADHDer
7:15 pm : 10 min break
7:25 pm : Q & A starts
8:30pm : Event officially concludes
10:00pm: Miami Marketta closes for the evening
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/d_istractd
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DISTRACTD 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.
Stephen Souter
Psychologist
Stephen Souter is a psychologist with over a decade experience working with individuals and families of all ages in both the public and private sectors. He is the co-founder of Mindful Families Australia, a therapy practice based in Nerang which provides evidence-based therapy assessment, professional supervision, training, and workshops.
Stephen is also the creator of a new online offering: "Thrive with ADHD", launching in mid-October. Thrive with ADHD will provide neurodivergent affirming online resources and courses aiming to help people with ADHD develop positive self-awareness and skills to harness their unique strengths.
As a practitioner, Stephen believes in the limitless potential for all individuals to grow, expand and connect and that each person has a unique role and path in life which is to be celebrated.
www.mindfulfamilies.com.au
www.thrivewithadhd.me
Kym Robinson :
Speech Pathologist and Director
Bachelor of Speech Therapy
MSPA, CPSP
Clinical Trainee Level 1 Social Thinking
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.
https://www.therapywell.com.au/
Dr Glen Craig:
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.
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.
Our Next Event :
Wednesday Nov 2
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-2022-11-02-18-00
Recommended reading / Viewing / Listening:
Feros Care are doing a quick survey on how we are connected to our community.
I am part of the team at Feros Care, a NDIS partner in the community, delivering Local Area Coordination services that support people with disability to live healthy, connected and fulfilling lives.
As a not-for-profit, all-inclusive organisation, we’re dedicated to changing societal attitudes for the better and encouraging accessible, inclusive environments.
As a member of the Autistic & Neurodivergent Collective at Feros Care, and someone who identifies as neurodivergent, I’m passionate about recognising and understanding the unmet needs that Autistic and Neurodivergent people have in our communities.
Today, I’m seeking your insights around how you are connected to your community. There are 12 questions in the below. It is de-identified, so your answers will remain anonymous. If you could complete the survey using the link below, it will be very helpful for us to further understand these needs.
Who is the Autistic & Neurodiverse Collective (A & N Collective) at Feros Care?
The A & N Collective is one of 9 cohort teams formed at Feros Care. We are made up of Local Area Coordinators (LAC) who are Autistic and/or Neurodivergent and carers and supporters of autistic people. We are passionate about recognising the community need for people identifying with Autism and other Neurological minorities.
The A & N Collective upholds the belief that people with disabilities are the experts in their own lives. The A & N Collective aims to champion true co-design principles, build communities’ capacity to empower, support and advocate for themselves and challenge perceived social norms and stigma about disability.
Thank you
Helpful Websites / Articles :
‘There’s a loneliness that comes from knowing you’re too much.’
Co-Founder of Mamamia, Mia Freedman shares exactly what happened when she received an ADHD diagnosis at 49 year's old
https://www.mamamia.com.au/mia-freedman-adhd/
Reading:
Today the Australian ADHD Professionals Association ( AADPA) have released the Australian Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for ADHD. You can down load it here.
http://adhdguideline.aadpa.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/ADHD-Clinical-Practice-Guide-041022.pdf
The Myth of Normal Gabor Maté Md
Amanda's Ted X talk discussing her ADHD diagnosis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AB0NBeTIjY
This months attendee quote
"I found it extremely informative and valuable to myself as a professional and neurodiverse woman. I will definitely be telling my networks about it. I am relatively new on my journey and felt a strong sense of belonging and understanding when listening to your Ted talk which then led me to the DISTRACTD events"
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 Kim Robinson, Stephen Souter and Dr Glen Craig 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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