The ADHD Toolkit: Strategies for Learning, Behaviour and Self-Regulation

Explore ADHD and gain practical strategies to support attention, organization, emotional regulation, and independence in children and youth. *THIS EVENT HAS BOTH IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE OPTIONS* Welcome to The Student Based Mental Health & Education Conference: Digital Wellness & AI, Trauma, Anxiety, ADHD & Resilience in a Changing World. On behalf of Jack Hirose & Associates, welcome and thank you for joining us in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. We are delighted to bring together educators, school counsellors, psychologists, administrators, therapists, and helping professionals from across Canada for three days of practical, evidence-informed learning. Throughout the conference, you will gain practical, research-informed strategies to support the mental health, resilience, and success of children and youth. Through sessions led by leading experts, participants will explore topics including emotional regulation, trauma-informed practice, Indigenous perspectives, neurodiversity, and evidence-based approaches for supporting students facing today’s increasingly complex challenges. We hope you enjoy both the conference and your time in Saskatoon, and leave feeling inspired, connected, and equipped with new ideas to support the children, youth, families, and communities you serve. ______ Education and Clinical Professionals: All education and mental health or healthcare professionals who work with children or youth including, but not limited to K–12 Classroom Teachers, School Counsellors, Learning Assistance/Resource Teachers, School Administrators, School Paraprofessionals including Special Education Assistants, Classroom Assistants and Childcare Workers • All other professionals who support behavioural challenges and complex learning needs including but not limited to: Nurses, Social Workers, Psychologists, Clinical Counsellors, Family Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Addiction Counsellors, Youth Workers, Mental Health Workers, Probation Officers and Community Police Officers. ______ Day Three – November 20, 2026 The ADHD Toolkit: Strategies for Learning, Behaviour and Self-Regulation at Home, School, and Beyond Presented by Tracy Whittaker-Taggart, M.A. 8:30am - 4:00pm November 20, 2026 WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION This engaging and practical workshop provides educators, clinicians, and caregivers with a deeper understanding of ADHD and the tools needed to support children and youth effectively. Participants will examine the neuroscience of ADHD, executive functioning, motivation, and emotional regulation before exploring practical strategies that promote success in classrooms, homes, and therapeutic settings. Designed to bridge research and practice, participants will leave with an extensive toolkit of realistic, evidence-informed strategies that can be applied immediately to improve attention, organization, behaviour, engagement, and independence.