Blog - CADDAC

04/12/2017 - CADDAC National Director

Recent Meeting with Minister Fleming BC Education

On December the 4th 2017 CADDAC met with Minister Fleming and his staff to discuss ADHD in BC schools, our recent policy paper, and rumours that the highly anticipated new BC Special Education guidelines, placing ADHD in a standalone category, would no

25/10/2017 - CADDAC National Director

New Research Paper Addressing Concerns about Generic ADHD Medication / Health Canada Up-dates on the Issue

Since 2010 CADDAC has shared our concerns about the direct substitution of methylphenidate ER-C, a generic medication, for OROS® methylphenidate (Concerta) with Health Canada. This was done through documentation, caregiver and patient survey results an

03/10/2017 - CADDAC National Director

Is the Public School System Working for Students with ADHD?

This question is being asked and answered in our recent policy paper, Inequitable Access to Education for Canadian Students with ADHD. Also access our Media Release and a Summary of our key messages. During the morning of October the 3rd, CBC's "The Cu

13/09/2017 - CADDAC National Director

ADHD in Education Awareness/Advocacy Campaign

2017/2018 ADHD in Education Awareness/Advocacy Campaign To better advocate for students with ADHD we need to hear from you! Download, share and post our Education Campaign Flyer Access our Education Survey Share your Canadian Education Experiences adv

20/07/2017 - Juanita Beaudry

ADHD Speaks - Call to Action

How a Few Minutes of Your Time Can Help Effect Change! October 2, 2018 Media Release A personal ask from Heidi Bernhardt, the President of CADDAC A personal ask from Patrick McKenna, actor, director and comedian View Celebrity ADHD videos rolled out du

19/07/2017 - CADDAC National Director

2017 Awareness Month Campaign – ADHD in Education – Get Involved!

If this topic is near and dear to your heart we need to hear your story! CADDAC continues to receive calls on a fairly consistent basis from parents across the country expressing concern about their child’s education. Many have tried for years to work