Archive for ADHD in Canada
Dr. Atila Turgay
Posted by: | CommentsIt is with sadness that I report that a doctor who was a true leader in ADHD in Canada and internationally passed away on April 8, 2010.
Dr. Atila Turgay had recently created the ‘Toronto ADHD Clinic’, where he was seeing a large number of children, teens and adults for ADHD. This was a service which was desperately needed, and it was particularly helpful that Dr. Turgay brought such expertise to this clinic. I am hopeful that after Dr. Turgay’s passing, that some of the other doctors who had started to help with this clinic will in fact carry on the important work that was started by Dr. Turgay.
Generic Concerta: Health Canada to Review
Posted by: | CommentsGeneric Concerta was introduced into Canada around February 2010. As I’ve written in my full article about Generic Concerta – I’m quite concerned about the fact that the new generic medicine does not have the same properties as brand name Concerta – and this may lead to problems for patients who are automatically switched from brand name Concerta to Novo-Methylphenidate ER C.
CADDAC 2010 ADHD Conference
Posted by: | CommentsI am pleased to let you know that I will be speaking at the Centre for ADD/ADHD Advocacy Canada (CADDAC) conference on April 24th, 2010.
This is a weekend conference in Toronto, which will focus on many important aspects of ADD/ADHD. On the Saturday, the conference will focus mostly on child ADD/ADHD, and on the Sunday, it will focus mostly on Adolescent and Adult ADD/ADHD. The Saturday night will have a Comedy night – which will be very entertaining and help to raise funds to support advocacy for ADD/ADHD across Canada.
Vyvanse in Canadian Pharmacies
Posted by: | CommentsFebruary 14, 2010
Vyvanse was launched in Canada officially on February 1st, 2010. Even though it was officially launched, there have been some issues with the ability of pharmacies to get Vyvanse on their shelves.
Vyvanse in Canada
Posted by: | CommentsUpdated February 1, 2010:
Vyvanse has been officially launched in Canada as of today.
This means that it is available in pharmacies (though if you are the first person to take a prescription to your pharmacy, they may have to order it in and it may take a day or two…).
Generic Concerta in Canada
Posted by: | Comments*This article has been updated on May 30, 2010.
Concerta is a long acting preparation of Methylphenidate. It was launched in the US in 2000, and in Canada in 2003.
Adult ADHD Resources in Toronto
Posted by: | CommentsI recently spoke at a conference in Toronto for professionals who deal with ADD/ADHD, and who wanted to learn more about working with Adults with ADHD.
One of the participants suggested that it would be helpful to have a spot for people to share their contact info and what they do.
I would be very happy to help to facilitate that with this blog post.
My invitation – if you provide an ADD/ADHD resource in the Great Toronto Area, please enter a comment below – with your contact information. I recommend a website or phone number. (If you post your email address, there’s a chance that someone could come to this site and ‘harvest it’, meaning start to spam you! NB You do have to enter your email to post a comment, but that doesn’t show up on the site)
ADHD Lecture in Georgetown, Ontario
Posted by: | CommentsI’m pleased to announce that I will be doing a live lecture on ADD and ADHD in Georgetown, Ontario, on May 7th, 2009.
The title is: Attention Difference Disorder ™: How to Turn Differences into Strengths – ADHD in Kids, Teens and Adults
7 Steps To Succeed With ADHD – Seminar
Posted by: | CommentsI am pleased to announce that I will be speaking live in Toronto on May 28th, 2009, for Leading Edge Seminars.
This seminar is aimed to teach educators, therapists and other health care professionals about ADD and ADHD. While the level of content will be aimed to professionals, I know that many parents could benefit from this as well (and I’m pleased to say that I know of at least one mother from my medical practice who will be attending!).
Concerta and Adderall Covered in Ontario
Posted by: | CommentsI’m pleased to inform you that as of April 1, 2009, Concerta and Adderall XR will be covered under the Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) program.
This is a huge improvement for people who were previously not able to get coverage for these newer medications.
