What's New?

New Ontario Ministry of Education Memorandum

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 a learning disability are met. The memorandum outlines areas in which students with ADHD may demonstrate learning needs, but clarifies that needs are not limited to this list.  

CADDAC congratulates the Ministry for this first step in correcting a long-standing inequity of access to special education services for students with ADHD and other neurobiological disorders.   
 
To view the Memorandum, please click on the following link:
Ontario Ministry of Education Memorandum
 
To view the following information, please click on the links below:
CADDAC January 10th, 2012 press release
Toronto STAR article
Toronto SUN article

Annual CADDAC Membership Fee Now Includes Harmonized Sales Tax

CADDAC now has an HST number (HST #: 82846 0329 RT0001) and will now be charging HST (13%) on our annual membership fees. The benefits of membership are 10% off future conference fees, as well as recieving updates on medical, political and educational information on ADHD and our CADDAC Newsletter that will be issued at the turning of each season.  Most importantly, you will be adding your voice to those already advocating for ADHD. Individual (Family) membership is $28.25 and organizational membership is $56.50 annually, including the HST.  

ADHD Medication Dispensation Alert for Ontario: November 1, 2011

The Ontario Ministry of Health is changing the way doctors prescribe and pharmacists dispense most drugs used to treat ADHD as of November 1, 2011. Please click here to view the Ontario Medication Dispensation Alert.

Health Canada Warning About Strattera

Strattera (atomoxetine) is a medication used for the treatment of ADHD in children and adults. Atomoxetine can increase heart rate and blood pressure. Patients and their caregivers should be aware of the recommendations accessible at this link.

ADHD Awareness Week: October 16-22, 2011

During ADHD Awareness Week (October 16-22), we at CADDAC are working to promote understanding, dispel myths and stimulate advocacy and support for families dealing with ADHD.

Link to Press Release

ADHD Awareness Week Contest Poster

ADHD Awareness Week Information

ADHD Awareness Week Facts and Myths

Link to Dr. Barkley's Presentation: The Importance of Emotion in Managing and Understanding ADHD

Link to Dr. Barkley's Presentation: 20 Best ADHD Management Principles


College and University ADHD Awareness Campaign Information

The College and University ADHD Awareness Campaign is an initiative designed to build awareness of ADHD at the post-secondary level. We have developed a list of tips for college/university success, online resource information for the ADHD post-secondary student and a list of ten questions that could be symptoms of ADHD. For more information about ADHD in adulthood, please visit the Adult ADHD drop-down menu at the top of the page.

Ten Ways to Achieve Success in College or University with ADHD

Ten Ways to Achieve Success in College or University with ADHD (Long Version)

Ten Best Resources for Univeristy and College Students

Ten Questions to Ask Yourself at the College/University Level That May Be a Sign of ADHD

Back-to-school with ADHD Campaign
 
The “Back on Track” back-to-school with ADHD campaign for elementary and high school students was preceded by a short survey asking parents of ADHD children what potential stresses they felt beginning a new school year. The outcome of the survey can be accessed by clicking HERE.

Back on Track: Elementary and Secondary Information

English version

Press release August 31, 2011

Brief Back to School Guide

Complete Back to School Guide for Canadian Families

Article by Dr. Kenny Handleman on back to school

Visit Dr. Kenny Handelman's Blog at www.addadhdblog.com and his new book launch: Attention Difference Disorder.

French Version

Communiqué de presse 31 août 2011

Dossier guide de la rentrée des classe

Guide complet de la rentrée des classe pour les familles canadiennes