Blog - CADDAC

04/07/2014 - CADDAC National Director

Comment on ‘What’s in a Label”

What's in a Label? - Today's Parent Magazine I strongly disagree with the recent article in Today’s parent magazine “What’s in a Label?” http://www.todaysparent.com/family/parenting/kids-health-labelling-behaviour/, which states that labeling a child w

25/06/2014 - CADDAC National Director

Vancouver's Battle Against Adult ADHD Stigma

I was notified about an incident that occurred during a Vancouver City Park Board meeting which highlighted the continued misunderstanding and stigma which still remains about adult ADHD. Vancouver Park Board Commissioner Melissa DeGenova shamed and st

24/06/2014 - CADDAC National Director

Oprah investigates ADHD with Lisa Ling

Lisa Ling, an American journalist best known for her role as the host of “Our America with Lisa Ling” on OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network), recently decided to pursue an ADHD assessment after covering a segment on ADHD for her show. Check out her journey her

30/05/2014 - CADDAC National Director

CADDAC in the Community

CADDAC was thrilled to be the community sponsor of Doc Institute’s screening, “A Mind Like Mine - An Intimate Portrait of Life with Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder”. A film by Karen O’Donnell. This free documentary screening and p

30/05/2014 - CADDAC National Director

Dr. Kenny Handleman's tips on a stress free school year (for the parents!)

In 2012, CADDAC conducted a survey of parents with ADHD children. Participants were asked to define the stress levels experienced during the school year. More than half of the Canadian parents surveyed were not satisfied with the help their child is re

16/05/2014 - CADDAC National Director

Deciding on ADHD Medication

I recently came across an article that nicely summed up things parents should consider when deciding on ADHD medication treatment: linked here. The article listed five things to parents should consider when making the decision, the first being a thorou