| Course name | Living with ADHD: Resources, Strategies and Supports for Optimizing Success |
| Subject code | HLSC 700 |
| Course length | 35 hours |
| Course description | This introductory course provides an overview, supports and resources for adults living with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Through a combination of discussion, videos and readings, learners will gain a better understanding of their ADHD including:
*Note: This course is non-graded and is intended as personal development for adults living with ADHD. Course Requirements: Learners will participate in coursework by utilizing the Douglas College online platform to:
Learners are encouraged to engage in the Blackboard discussion boards on a weekly basis and will have up to 12 weeks to complete the course. Optional Online Zoom Sessions The biweekly ADHD Support and Networking Group over Zoom is highly recommended to gain a better sense of ‘ADHD Community’ and learn from other participants in the course. Non-graded course: Will receive a Recognition of Course Completion from the department upon completion of the course. |
| Course content |
*Disclaimer: please note this course is not intended for diagnostic or treatment purposes. |
| Tuition | $175.00 |
| Course start | June 9th - August 9th, 2025 |
| Optional Zoom meetings | Wednesdays - 6:00 - 7:30 pm June 11, 25 & July 9, 23 |
| CRN | 21168 |
| Optional Resource | Barkley, R. A., & Benton, C. M. (2022). Taking Charge of Adult ADHD: Proven Strategies to Succeed at Work, at Home, and in Relationships. Guilford Publications. |
| Minimum Registration | Should the course be cancelled due to low registration, registrants will have the option of transferring to the next offering or receiving a full refund. |
Kevin Barry is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Registered Social Worker with nearly 20 years of experience working in the field of Mental Health & Substance Use. He is currently a coordinator at the Surrey Mental Health & Substance Use, Urgent Care Response Centre. Kevin also works as a counselling instructor at City University. He has been teaching and developing curriculum at Douglas College since 2022. A note from the instructor: “My name is Kevin Barry and I work with those living with ADHD to understand the challenges of ADHD and how it affects their daily lives. It has been the greatest honor of my life to walk ADHDers through the process of self-acceptance, establishing a life that is compatible with their ADHD brain, and discovering within themselves the ability to accomplish their goals. This might sound like the end of the story, but it’s not. As a fellow ADHDer, I am just getting started. And my guess is, so are you.” | 
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