Previously Recorded Webinars These are previously recorded webinars that are available for purchase now ADHD: High School to College & University - Planning Ahead for a Successful Transition Dr. Joan Flood The transition to post-secondary school is exciting and daunting for all young adults, especially those with ADHD. Students are expected to self-manage their time, […]
Emotional Dysregulation and the use of the ABC Chart This presentation will look at the consequences of emotional regulation impairment and why it is so common in those with ADHD. Ways to assist children, adolescents and adults with emotional regulation will be discussed. What the ABC chart is and how it can be used to […]
This very enlightening study questions how genuine our government’s call is for improved mental health treatment. While medication is only one treatment option, for many impacted by a mental health disorder, the right medication treatment can be life changing. This study published by the Canadian Health Policy Institute (CHPI), compares decisions on access to medications […]
This past week, a follow-up letter was received from Marion Law, the Director General of Health Canada’s Therapeutic Products Directorate (TPD) addressing discussions during the Oct 31 meeting with Janssen, CADDAC and ADHD medical experts. The letter noted that: During the meeting with Health Canada, concerns were expressed by patient and physician organizations about the […]
ADHD Advocacy One of our primary goals is advocating for individuals with ADHD. However doing so on an individual basis across Canada is not only impossible, but unproductive when looking at the bigger picture. "How can this be?" you might ask. Helping an individual child obtain the accommodations they require in the school system in […]
This past week, a follow-up letter was received from Marion Law, the Director General of Health Canada’s Therapeutic Products Directorate (TPD) addressing discussions during the Oct 31 meeting with Janssen, CADDAC and ADHD medical experts. The letter noted that: During the meeting with Health Canada, concerns were expressed by patient and physician organizations about the […]
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and Collaborative Productive Solutions Symptoms of Opposition Defiant Disorder (ODD) are commonly seen in children with ADHD. What is ODD? Is it a real disorder and how can we rethink ODD to gain a better understanding of what is going on? Cost $10 (free for members) To purchase webinar click HERE
On October the 31st CADDAC and CADDRA, as well as other stake holders, met with Health Canada to present our activities over the past six years and express our continued concerns in regards to the bioequivalency, or more accurately the lack of therapeutic equivalence, of the generic forms of the brand name ADHD medication Concerta. […]
Some researchers around the world have been thinking about a different way to think about mental and neurological disorders. They have found that current diagnostic categories may not align with new genetic and neuroscience findings. A unique Ontario project, the province of Ontario Neurodevelopmental Disorders (POND) Network is studying multiple disorders at the same time […]
CADDAC's past year proved very successful.The highlights being; extensive advocacy work in British Columbia, Ontario and Manitoba; this years conference held in Ontario; the launch of our PREP two day parenting program; additional full day workshops including one on adult ADHD and one on school advocacy; the launch of our policy paper on ADHD in […]
