ADHDKC Summer Connection & Support Opportunities 🌟
⚠️ And a Warning! ⚠️
If you're navigating life with ADHD, you don’t have to go it alone. ADHDKC is here to offer understanding, education, and connection. Whether you or your child are newly diagnosed or have been managing ADHD for years, we have supportive spaces just for you — in-person and online!
Below you’ll find what’s coming up in the ADHDKC Groups in July and August, but first, a message from ADHD2025 Conference Team:
⚠️ Watch Out for Fake ADHD2025 Ads and Websites
We’ve seen some fake ads and websites popping up pretending to be the International Conference on ADHD. These scams are not safe. They may try to get your personal or payment information. Here’s how to stay safe and know what’s real for ADHD2025:
Only trust these websites:
Check any website address when an ad prompts you to visit its website. If it isn’t one of the above, don’t make purchases from it.
Only register through:
👉 TheADHDConference.org
All official emails will come from:
📧 Conferences@CHADD.org
❌ What to Avoid
Don’t click on social media ads or emails that aren’t from the sites and email above.
Don’t give payment info to third-party websites—they are not real.
🚩 If You’re Unsure
Pause. Something feel off? Trust that feeling.
Check the website address.
Still unsure? Email us at: Conferences@CHADD.org
We’re actively reporting and removing fake ads. If you see something suspicious, please report it—doing so helps protect everyone.
Thank you for staying alert and helping share accurate ADHD info.
ADHD2025 Conference Team
Now, back to ADHDKC’s Upcoming Events!
💬 Bi-monthly: Community & Connect – Adult Peer-to-Peer Group
Every other week • Online
This welcoming group is open to adults with ADHD looking to talk, connect, and support one another. No agenda — just real conversation about whatever's coming up for you. Join us and see how much better things feel when you're not alone.
🗓️ July 6 at 2:00 PM – ADHDKC Adults Group (In Person, Lenexa)
Topic: Executive Functioning Skills for Adults
This group will meet on the 1st Sunday of the month unless otherwise noted. Topics will be determined the month prior to the event.Join us in Lenexa as we explore executive functioning skills — the mental tools that help us plan, prioritize, start, and follow through. We'll break down common struggles and share tips and tools that actually work. There was originally a waitlist for this, but we found a larger room and have open spots now!
🧡 July 13 at 3:00 PM – ADHDKC Women's Group (In Person, Lenexa)
Topic: Building Self-Esteem and Self-Trust
Many women with ADHD carry a lifetime of self-doubt and second-guessing. Join us as we unpack why that is — and how to rebuild trust in ourselves and our unique brains.
👨👩👧👦 July 15 at 6:30 PM – ADHDKC Parent Group (Online)
Topic: Managing ADHD Medication Side Effects
Whether you’re taking ADHD meds yourself or parenting someone who is, this session will help you better understand common side effects, how to manage them, and when to talk to your prescriber.
🗳️ August 3rd from 2-4 PM - Adult’s Group (Lenexa Library)
Topic: TBA
This group will meet on the 1st Sunday of the month unless otherwise noted. Topics will be determined the month prior to the event.📚 August 5th at 5:30 PM: ADHDKCTeen Online
Topic: Back to School
Summer break is winding down, and it’s time to shift gears for the new school year. Feeling overwhelmed by the thought of early mornings, long school days, homework, and after-school activities? You're not alone—and we’ve got you covered.
👩🏫August 5th at 6:00 (dinner at 5:30): Special Event for Educators, Sponsored by NAMI Johnson County and presented by ADHDKC
Topic: Bright Minds, Big Potential: Supporting K–12 Students with ADHD
Join NAMI Johnson County for an empowering, free professional development event focused on helping K–12 students with ADHD succeed in the classroom and beyond. Bright Minds, Big Potential offers practical, evidence-based strategies for educators and support staff to understand ADHD across grade levels and support students’ academic, behavioral, and emotional needs.
🌿 August 31st 3:00: Women's Group (In Lenexa)
Topic: ADHD & Trauma
Trauma and ADHD can be deeply intertwined, especially for women. In this group, we’ll explore how past experiences shape present struggles — and what healing looks like for neurodivergent women.
📣November 13-15: Special Event - Sponsored by CHADD, ACO, and ADDA in Kansas City
For the full episode of this podcast, see the bottom of this newsletter.
International Conference on ADHD — ADHD2025
The International Conference on ADHD brings together the best minds in current research and treatment options and professionals offering best practice guidelines for their fields. The conference will offer dynamic sessions and events featuring practical support and guidance for adults and families.
This is the sole event that unites every segment of the ADHD community in one location simultaneously — creating an energetic environment where knowledge meets experience, promoting both personal and professional development. The conference sparks connections, inspires growth, and empowers individuals within the ADHD community to enhance their lives. It’s for adults with ADHD, parents of kids with ADHD,
Super-Early-Bird Registration is OPEN!
CHADD members will receive a discount, so join CHADD today and designate ADHDKC as your local chapter. Register at CHADD.org/Membership. Be sure to name ADHDKC as your chapter to help support us!
🎧 New Podcast Episode: Meet Our New Parent Group Coordinator + Let’s Talk Meds!
We’re back with another episode of ADHDKC Conversations, and this one is packed with exciting updates and gives a preview of our July ADHDKC Parent Event!