Archive for ADHD in Canada
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.
Vyvanse in Canada
Posted by: | CommentsUpdate March 4, 2009:
Health Canada has published on their website that they have issued a ‘Notice of Compliance’ for Vyvanse in Canada, effective February 19, 2009. You can see their update here (scroll down about 2/3rds of the way). Health Canada has approved 2 strengths of the medication - 30 mg and 50 mg.
Adderall XR Price Change In Canada
Posted by: | CommentsThe Patented Medicine Prices Review Board has reviewed the pricing of Adderall XR in Canada, and changes have taken effect as a result of their decision.
Adderall XR on Ontario Drug Benefit
Posted by: | CommentsAs of today, October 29, 2008, Adderall XR will now be covered by the Ontario Drug Benefit card - by special application only.
If you are covered by the Ontario Drug Benefit Card (ODB), your doctor can fill out a Section 8 application to get coverage for Adderall XR for you. The section 8 process already applies to Concerta and Strattera, and I’m happy to see that it will now apply to Adderall XR.
CADDAC - Canadian ADHD Advocacy
Posted by: | CommentsThis week, the Centre for ADD/ADHD Advocacy Canada is promoting an awareness campaign for ADD and ADHD in Canada.
The goal is to increase awareness of ADD and ADHD in Canada, and help to advocate for appropriate services.
ADHD Talk Radio 2007- ‘ADHD The Good News’
Posted by: | CommentsI am pleased to announce that I have been asked to be the guest on a Talk Radio Show called:
ADHD: The Good News, with Laurie Walsh.
This show will be recorded live on CKTB 610 AM St. Catharines, Ontario. That means that if you live in the Niagara Region (Canada or the US), or as far east as the Greater Toronto Area, you will be able to hear the show live, and call in with questions, if you like.
ADHD in Canada - Contribute to the Federal Mental Health Consultation
Posted by: | CommentsIf you are Canadian, and reading this post - you need to take action right now.
This is time sensitive.
Set aside 10-15 minutes to deal with this. Shut off the phone, close the door, get a drink if you need it, because you don’t want to be interrupted.
