Blog - CADDAC

06/08/2019 - Juanita Beaudry

Poem - 60 years of ADHD overwhelm

I want I want I want Be patient Think think think Talk talk talk Can’t verbally organize-thoughts in real time Can’t hold verbal organized-thoughts in real time Why bother why bother why bother Don’t give up don’t give up don’t give up It’s probably to

06/08/2019 - Juanita Beaudry

Parent Story 01

I am a parent of a wonderful 8 year old boy with ADHD in Nova Scotia. My son was officially diagnosed when he was 6. We were fortunate enough to already have a wonderful, knowledgeable pediatrician as a result of another condition. This made getting as

18/06/2019 - Juanita Beaudry

Becoming an Entrepreneur

Over the years it has been a pain in the ass, employers think I’m not paying attention or get frustrated when I take longer to learn something thus resulting in getting fired or a bad attitude from certain individuals or some people interpret my friend

18/06/2019 - Juanita Beaudry

Company with Adult ADHD

My answer to your question; What I would like people to know about adult ADHD. I can’t sit and just “visit” for long periods of time. Give me a game with a small group of people and I can focus better if you all aren’t talking! I need quiet to concentr

13/06/2019 - Juanita Beaudry

Seven Different Schools

ADHD has had a major impact on the lives of everyone in our family for the past 16 years. Our son exhibited symptoms of severe ADHD from a very early age, so we focused on reinforcing positive behaviour and mindset. However, then he entered the school

11/06/2019 - CADDAC National Director

Generic Medication Bioequivalence Follow-up/ Medication Shortages

The last time CADDAC posted on this topic was October of 2017 so we thought that it was long past time for some up-dates. Also, some new issues have arisen that may be of interest to you. Bioequivalency CADDAC met with Health Canada to share feedback o