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ADHD Mythbusting: A Medical Deep-Dive into Misconceptions, Risks, and Realities

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ADHD Mythbusting: A Medical Perspective on Common Misconceptions, Risks, and Realities

Join us for an eye-opening presentation by Dr. Dan Ross, that moves beyond basic clichés and explores the realities of ADHD not just the popular myths.  This session offers a grounded, medical look at the pervasive misconceptions that actively impact diagnosis, treatment, and everyday lives.

  • "Everyone has a bit of ADHD." Discover why this common dismissive viewpoint invalidates real diagnosis and impairment.
  • "ADHD is just behavior." Uncover the very real medical, neurological, and even mortality risks associated with untreated ADHD.
  • "ADHD mostly affects boys." Explore why girls and women are continuously underdiagnosed and how their symptoms present differently.
  • "ADHD is caused by social media." Examine why the "TikTok cause" narrative is gaining traction and why it is inaccurate.
  • "Stimulants are inherently addictive." Learn how these medications actually function in the neurodivergent brain versus popular misconceptions.

Whether you are looking to deepen your clinical understanding, support a loved one, or better navigate your own diagnosis, this presentation will give you the science-backed clarity needed to separate social myths from medical facts.

December Workshop
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Dr. Dan Ross
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Dr. Dan Ross has been practicing in developmental and behavioral pediatrics with a focus on mental health and ADHD for over 27 years. Originally from New Zealand, Dr. Ross completed his pediatrics residency at the Alberta Children’s Hospital in 1998. He then founded Kiwi Pediatrics, along with Drs. Evans and Stockdale, which continues to serve the growing communities of SE Calgary. Dr. Ross is a director with the Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta and has been a regular presenter at CADDRA and ADHD conferences. He is active in Continuing Medical Education for GPs, psychologists, pharmacists and parents and was named Community Pediatrician of the Year in 2024. Personally, he loves photography which has been his hobby for over 40 years.