Blog - CADDAC

02/02/2016 - CADDAC National Director

Brain Region Interactions that Control Attention Found to be Weak in ADHD

The subjective nature of tools used to assess ADHD, such as rating scales and feedback from parents and educators has long been criticized by media and naysayers even though all mental health disorders are diagnosed in this manner. For this reason a re

25/01/2016 - CADDAC National Director

ADHD Stimulant Medication May Increase Risk of Psychotic Events for Children with a Family History of Serious Mental Illness

A recent study will be of interest to parents of children with ADHD who have a history of severe mental illness. The study looked at 141 children and young adults in Nova Scotia, taking stimulant medication, who have a parent with a history of serious

19/01/2016 - CADDAC National Director

Congratulations to Rick Green, Writer, Director, Producer and Founder of TotallyADD.com for Receiving The Order of Ontario

Rick Green, who we all know and love, will be receiving the Order of Ontario on Wednesday January the 20th. The order of Canada is the province's highest official honour. It recognizes individuals who have demonstrated excellence and achievement benefi

06/01/2016 - CADDAC National Director

Study finds No Increased Risk of Autism, ADHD with Prenatal Antidepressant Exposure

Two large case-control studies from three Massachusetts health care systems has found no evidence that prenatal exposure to antidepressants increases the risk for autism or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Any increase of Autism or ADHD

22/12/2015 - CADDAC National Director

One Mother’s Quest to Raise the Self-Esteem of Her Two Daughter’s With ADHD

Most parents are aware that their children with ADHD struggle with poor self-esteem and find it heartbreaking to hear their child voice negative comments about themselves like, “I’m stupid, I’m just so dumb I’ll never be able to do this”. Parents hate

17/12/2015 - CADDAC National Director

The Impact ADHD has on a Family Impacts Whether a Child Receives Help

A new Australian study looked at why some children with ADHD present quite late without having receiving any professional services. Researchers wanted to understand what drives parents to look for medical services for their child’s issues. The study co