Blog - CADDAC

14/01/2021 - Juanita Beaudry

Why You Should Care that ADHD is Still Under-recognized as a Serious Learning Risk

Have you heard about CADDAC’s ADHD Education campaign, ADHD Right to Learn? Are you wondering why you should take a few minutes to contact your elected official and your Minister of Education? Here’s Why Elected officials believe that you, their consti

04/01/2021 - Juanita Beaudry

What My Son with ADHD Would Like Grown-Ups to Know

ADDitude Guest Blogs: One mom shares all of the things her son with ADHD hears adults say, and how it inspired her to advocate, and help others understand the challenges it brings. My mom radar went off. My son always seems happy; nothing seems to get

15/12/2020 - Juanita Beaudry

Attention Ontario Parents!

Attention Ontario Parents! Our Students With ADHD Need You! Take This Once In A Lifetime Opportunity To Make Your Views Known. The Ontario Government, after years of advocacy work by the AODA and other disability organizations, has committed to enact a

20/11/2020 - Juanita Beaudry

Will my Child with ADHD Receive an Individual Education Plan?

During CADDAC’s recent online conference I presented on school advocacy. At the end of the presentation many of the questions were let unanswered or briefly answered. Since many of these questions are common questions that CADDAC receives, I will be sh

09/11/2020 - Juanita Beaudry

Answers to Questions on Education and School Advocacy (Changing Schools)

During CADDAC’s recent online conference I presented on school advocacy. At the end of the presentation many of the questions were let unanswered or briefly answered. Since many of these questions are common questions that CADDAC receives, I will be sh

15/10/2020 - Juanita Beaudry

ADHD is a Serious Physical and Mental Health Disorder - Response from CADDAC’s Founder

Written by Heidi Bernhardt R.N. During this year’s ADHD Awareness Month’s Campaign CADDAC shared ADHD facts from peer reviewed research. Our media release and bus shelter posters stated that ADHD is a serious mental health disorder that can significant