Caregiver and community evidence-based psychoeducational program run by Mental Health Clinicians through Vancouver Coastal Health. The caregiver component supports families living in Vancouver aged 3-18 who have a primary diagnosis of ADHD. An online 8-week psychoeducational program that supports understanding of ADHD, executive functioning, emotion regulation, medication, communication, and understanding challenging behaviours and how to […]
We are an interdisciplinary team of professionals, including psychologists, physicians, and child psychiatrists, who provide comprehensive ADHD and psychoeducational assessments.
May 11, 2022To help the more than 500,000 Ontarians who live with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) effectively engage with candidates in the upcoming provincial election, the Centre for ADHD Awareness Canada (CADDAC) has released an election toolkit.
Party Campaign Responses to Questions from CADDAC Each party was sent this e-mail. The facts and questions seen below the introduction are identical to those seen in the Ontario Election Toolkit. Please access each party’s response below. PC Green NDP Liberal
A national report comparing provincial and territorial special education systems found that three provinces failed the grade in providing equitable access to education for students with ADHD.
Recent Canadian studies, lead by, Professor Esme Fuller-Thomson Ph.D., Director of the Institute for Life Course & Aging at the University of Toronto, report that 1 in 4 women with ADHD have attempted suicide in their lifetime and are 69% more likely to have had a substance abuse disorder.
Students with ADHD, and others unrecognized as having a disability by the Ontario Ministry of Education, will be excluded from research investigating the impact of covid, online schooling and quad systems.
Action from the Federal Government is needed now to support individuals with ADHD. CADDRA, CADDAC and CanREACHhave come together and is calling on the Government of Canada to create an expert advisory group as part of the National Mental Health Standards.
Understanding the Differences Between ADHD and Trauma ADHD and trauma are different but have many overlapping and confounding symptoms. Understanding the difference is key to effective treatment and health. Watch the webinar replay now! This webinar was recorded live for CADDAC on May 25, 2022 with doctoral candidate Michela DiStefano presenting. Join presenter Michela DiStefano, PhD […]
Action from the Federal Government is needed now to support individuals with ADHD. CADDRA, CADDAC and CanREACH have come together and is calling on the Government of Canada to create an expert advisory group as part of the National Mental Health Standards. Read more about our Action Plan below. Right to ADHD Treatment Advocacy Campaign […]
