Welcome to Distractd
Thank you for being here. It's because of you we are able to make this happen. If no one came to these events there would be no DISTRACTD. I am on a much needed break with my family in the Simpson desert where we are disconnecting from the world for a while to recharge and enjoy our little family unit. I have the wonderful Candice from Karma Collab hub hosting for us this evening and we have a great line up for you . What better a time to talk about the quirks of living / working with or parenting ADHD when Im not about to hear it all and feel sad about what upset us ADHDers can cause.
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
Founder Amanda Gorman
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.
Tonights schedule
6:00pm : Arrival
6:10 pm : Take your seats
6:15 pm : Our delightful host Candice's introduction
6:25pm : Speaker 1 : Sheree Cadman
6:45pm : Speaker 2 : Laka Selby
7:00pm: Speaker 3: Daniell Bennett
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:
Host
Candice Olivier - Founder of Karma Collab Hub
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AND EVERYTHING OFFICER
Candice is the beating heart of Karma Collab Hub and resident powerhouse for all things business, entertainment and collaborations. If it’s a service, a person or a facility that you need, look no further, 99% of the time Candice knows a guy or gal… You will find Candice dropping mind maps of micro enterprise, mentoring, coordinating community projects, facilitating connections or donning a hardhat and power tools.
Sheree Cadman
Psychologist
Sheree Cadman is a Clinically trained psychologist who specializes in cognitive ability and learning assessments, as well as assessment of developmental disorders such as ADHD and ASD. She has over 15 years experience working with both children and adults. She has previously worked in private schools as an educational psychologist conducting and assessments and providing support for students from Prep to Grade 12. Her understanding of the education system, as well as funding and support options for students, assists her in providing you with the best possible guidance for your child's learning. Sheree believes in the need for psychologists to work with both families and their child's school to develop appropriate individual education plans and accommodations for their learning needs. Working with students, their families and their teachers is Sheree's passion. Her ultimate goal is to assist students to have the best opportunity to develop both socially and emotionally and also learn and perform to their highest possible ability.
Daniell Bennett :
Daniell is a passionate physiotherapist and exercise physiologist, who was also diagnosed with ADHD in 2017. He has special interests in a number of areas involving the brain and body connection including:
- Mental health
- Neurological/ Brain injuries
- Neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders
- Concussion
- Vestibular disorders
- Chronic and complex pain
- General musculoskeletal conditions and injuries.
Daniell is an avid surfer and combined with his
passion for helping people has worked as a classifier at the Ripcurl International Open Para Surfing Competition in France and introduces surf therapy to patients. Daniell has completed a Bachelor of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences at the University of Queensland, A Graduate Diploma of Exercise Science at Griffith University and a Doctor of Physiotherapy at Bond University.
Laka Selby:
Partner and Mother to Neurodiverse family members
Married and a mother of 2 boys, lived in the Gold Coast for 6 years and I have been on my ADHD journey with my family for the past year. I am excited to share my experiences to help others and also continue to learn from this supportive community.
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 October 5th
Click the link below to RSVP for next month so we have correct numbers recorded.
Recommended reading / Viewing / Listening:
Awesome podcast ADHD Adult Uk Podcast
Amanda's Ted X talk discussing her ADHD diagnosis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AB0NBeTIjY
This months attendee quote
Thankyou so much for the other night, speaking with Glenn and some of the other attendees was huge for me and actually quite emotional to feel understood and not crazy. You've done a really good thing.
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 Sheree Cadman, Daniell Bennett and Laka Selby for their time and knowledge. MY FAMILY for supporting me with DISTRACTD. And last of all the delightful Candice for stepping up as host this month while we have a break .
See you next month
Amanda and the DISTRACTD crew xx
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