I feel that it is important for me to share some information with parents and medical caregivers of students with ADHD regarding this new memorandum since we are receiving many calls asking for clarification on how to proceed. While this memorandum has been a very a long time coming, and hard won, it was [...]

A new Ministry memorandum to school boards states that students with ADHD who have learning-based needs should be identified as exceptional students, and can be recognized under a variety of categories. The memorandum goes several steps further and states that children can be categorized in the Communication (learning disability) category regardless of whether criteria for [...]

Our ADHD Awareness Contest Winner was Ms. Amanda Yali de Keijzer, who developed a beautiful video and success story entitled “ADDays and ADDventures.” You can see her video here: vimeo.com/23031516 Amanda’s full story is also posted on our Facebook page (click on) facebook.com/CADDAC where she shares some tips for her personal success with ADHD. Thank [...]

Dr. Russell Barkley, renowned ADHD expert, gave a presentation for parents hosted by CADDAC on October 16, 2011 to kick off ADHD Awareness Week. Not only did he give a presentation about “Understanding Emotion in the Management of ADHD,” but he also gave a bonus presentation on “The 20 Best Principles of Managing a Child [...]

There has been eight years’ worth of ADHD Awareness Weeks in the United States, but none officially declared in Canada… until now! On Tuesday, October 18th, the Vancouver City Council declared the week of October 16 to 22, 2011 as “ADHD Awareness Week” at a ceremony at the Vancouver City Hall. Pete Quily (ADHD Coach) [...]

The American Academy of Pediatrics recently released an article recommending that pediatricians initiate an evaluation for ADHD for children as young as 4 and up to 18, who present with academic or behavioural impairment and symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. This expands the previous 6 to 12 age range. Since in the vast majority [...]

CADDAC is hosting a special presentation for parents, featuring Dr. Russell Barkley, on “The Importance of Emotion in Understanding and Managing ADHD.” To find all of the details of this special presentation by Dr. Barkley, please click here. Our Third Annual ADHD Three-Day Conference is happening in December this year and will be featuring Ross [...]