C aSnma adlilaBnuBsui nsei nses sAswAawr da rsd2s022032|42|1 2 1 education and training to patients, families, healthcare providers, and employers raising awareness of ADHD, reducing the stigma of ADHD and neurodiversity, and promoting best practices in the field of ADHD support and management. With Educational Director Dr. Anita Parhar, Dr. Gurdeep works alongside a team of talented professionals who provide on-going professional development to the Centre’s healthcare practitioners dedicated to meeting the needs of the ADHD community’s underserved population. The team has been proud to assist thousands of Canadians in their journey towards happier and more fulfilling lives. Recently, the Adult ADHD Centre launched a new programme called BEST, available internationally for any adult living with ADHD. Bold, Education, Skills, and Treatment - BEST- is a membership-based community designed to assist in the personal development of individuals with ADHD. As a result of its incredible work, Adult ADHD Centre has been awarded Best Living-with-ADHD Support Centre in the Canadian Business Awards 2024. The Centre looks forward to helping more adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and overcome challenges in their daily lives. Contact: Gurdeep Parhar Company: Adult ADHD Centre Web Address: www.adultadhdcentre.com Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), once known as a childhood disorder, affects about five percent of the adult population. While for some, childhood symptoms persist to adulthood, many people find that their symptoms of ADHD become prominent and impairing in adulthood. ADHD is a chronic neurodevelopmental disorder that affects self-regulation of attention and impulsivity. It is not a condition of insufficient effort, poor organizational skills, or low IQ. Adults living with ADHD find that the disorder negatively impacts their quality of life, includingselfesteem, relationships, social activities, university/ college performance, and work performance or career development. In 2017, the Adult ADHD Centre was established by Dr. Gurdeep Parhar and Dr. Anita Parhar, for the purpose of offering the opportunity for anyone interested in learning about current research findings and practice guidelines, best practices, and local and national resources that assist adults and families living with ADHD. The Centre also provides affordable, accessible assessments and treatment plans to help those suspecting they may have ADHD or those who are looking for better management of symptoms. Additionally, the Centre supports people with ADHD access programs such as the federal Disability Tax Credit. Now a well-established medical centre positioned at the forefront of adult ADHD care in Canada, the Adult ADHD Centre sets itself apart through the expertise of Medical Director Dr. Gurdeep Parhar, who has spent the last three decades working with individuals who have physical, psychological, and cognitive disabilities. He is committed to contributing valuable insights to the medical community, seeking to drive advancements in patient care and treatment strategies. The most recent research endeavour, published in Volume 27, Issue 7 of the Journal of Attention Disorders in 2023, examined the real-world efficacy and safety of two pharmacologic ADHD treatments. Dr. Gurdeep Parhar stands as a trailblazer in the field of adult ADHD, playing a pivotal leadership role within the community. He has used his platform and position as a thought leader to share his expertise and experience at renowned ADHD conferences and the Centre for ADHD Awareness Canada. Dr. Gurdeep Parhar has also undertaken philanthropic endeavours in education, offering complimentary The Adult ADHD Centre is a leading medical centre dedicated to providing comprehensive assessments and support across Canada to individuals living with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adulthood and advance the public’s knowledge and understanding of ADHD through education and research. Here, we dive deeper into Adult ADHD Centre and its work. Best Living-with-ADHD Support Centre 2024
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