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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

23/09/2020 - Juanita Beaudry

What Does the New Quadmester System and In-Class Versus online Learning Mean for Secondary School ADHD Students?

Written by Heidi Bernhardt R.N. Click here to download the blog in PDF format. What exactly is this new “quadmester” system? Instead of two semesters there will be four semesters in this 2020/2021 school year in Ontario. Two subjects will be

12/08/2020 - Juanita Beaudry

Tips for Parents of Students with ADHD Returning to School During Covid

Written by Heidi Bernhardt R.N. Click here to download the blog in PDF format. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6q0bB3TXS8&feature=emb_logo All students returning to school this fall will be forced to navigate a new reality, but students struggling

17/06/2020 - Juanita Beaudry

Up-date on BC Pharmacare Coverage of ADHD Medication

British Columbia has expanded its Pharmcare coverage to include most extended release medications under their limited coverage benefits for those over the age of 19. They will also partially cover the cost of Concerta up to the cost of the generic vers

01/06/2020 - Juanita Beaudry

Sick Kids CCMH July Webinars for Professionals

Working with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help Adolescents Live webinar June 15, 16 | 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and June 26, 2020 | 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Mary Bell, MSW., RSW., and Sheri Turrell PhD. This webinar aims to provide an introduc