What is it?: The 2020 International Conference on ADHD
When is it? November 5-7, 2020
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Where is it? Online; can also find posts on social media using the hashtag #ADHDCon2020
Who is it for? Everyone interested in ADHD — teachers, educators, coaches, partners, parents, mental health professionals, medical providers, and ADHDers themselves!
Who’s behind it? It’s put on by 3 organizations: CHADD , ADDA , and the ACO /
How to register: go to and click “register now”
Why people should come: (optional talking points — share what works for you!)
● It’s international — meet other ADHDers from around the world
● It’s virtual! This is the FIRST TIME we’re doing this conference online, no pants required
● It’s affordable: this year is cheaper, & no need for plane tickets or a hotel room
● You can bring a friend — up to 3 guests at a discounted rate!
● Tons of ADHD experts are presenting
● Live Q&A for every panel
● There’s content for everyone interested in ADHD, including all age groups
● Topics include: medication, coaching, social skills, behavioral strategies, relationship
strategies, productivity tools (including apps!), the latest research on ADHD, & more!
● Lots of cool events, including a talent show & find a coach through speed dating!
● Special Q&A Saturday Women’s Unity Luncheon with Terry Matlen & Sari Solden
● Meet and connect with people like you: Peer groups for Young Adults, LGBTQ, African
American/Black Diaspora, South Asian Indians, Retirees, Couples, Women, Men,
Beginners, Healthy Habit Building, High IQ+ADHD, Non-ADHD Partners, Solopreneurs
● Watch sessions you missed: access for 2 weeks after the conference (except keynote)
● Virtual exhibit hall — chat with the teams, ask questions
● Networking opportunities — connect with other ADHD professionals
● Stay married. ADHD affects relationships — learn how to manage it!
● Sinbad will be there! “You, Me and ADHD…a Day in the Life of One of America’s Funniest Comedians” (closing keynote — LIVE only) Conference Hashtag: #ADHDCon2020
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This video presents 17 reasons why I believe ADHD is not a legitimate medical disorder.
1. ADHD symptoms are a result of the fragmentation in our culture
2. ADHD children have normal brain development, but are 2-3 years behind non-ADHD kids )
3. Different learners are finding it more difficult to succeed in school because of the lack of accountability and standardization. 4. Many ADHD symptoms can be described as ''all-boy'' behavior 5. ADHD symptoms can be caused by too much mass media
consumption. 6. The decline in unstructured play in our culture
is a part of the ADHD epidemic. 7. ADHD children are hunters in a farmer's world 8. ADHD children are novelty-seekers. That's creative behavior
9. ADHD is a condition that can lead to adverse living situations in the home and communities
. 10. These kids are better described by a neurodiversity paradigm than a disability paradigm 11. Fidgeting, which is one of the symptoms of ADHD, actually helps ADHD children concentrate better
12. These kids tend to focus long periods of their attention on the things they love - this is a positive thing and not a sign
. 13. Many of the ADHD authorities come from backgrounds that required them to comply with their supervisors and professors. So they view compliance as an absolute benefit, but there are also good things about non-compliance (e.g. our Founding Fathers in U.S .)
14. ADHD can cause a child to have a temperament that is not normal, but some children with ADHD may be more difficult than others.
15. ADHD can be present in the caregiver-child relationship, but not within the child
16. Big Pharma has been encouraging a medicalization of society to help create and sustain a market in ADHD drugs and services. Doctors sometimes spend as little 15 time diagnosing ADHD in children )..
. 17. Other conditions can mimic ADHD symptoms, including mood disorders, anxiety and PTSD, as well as hearing problems.
You can find more information in my book, The Myth Of the ADHD Child: 101 How to Improve Your Child’s Behavior and Attention span Without Drugs Labels or Coercion. My website is: www.institute4learning.com.
