October is ADHD AWARENESS MONTH and the Provincial ADHD Clinic at BC Children’s Hospital is here to answer 10 common questions about ADHD!

1. What is ADHD?

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental (brain-based) disorder that begins in childhood and usually persists into adulthood. 

2. How is ADHD diagnosed?

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Many families are understandably feeling anxious about the return to school in 2021. For parents and caregivers who are sending their children back to school in-person, the good news is that there’s actually a number of concrete things you can do to make sure the transition back to school is a successful one for you and your child. Dr. Rosalind Catchpole, Dr. Sarah Anderson, Psychologists at BC Children’s Hospital and Dr. Alex DiGiacomo, Post-Doctoral Fellow, BC Children’s Hospital and UBC, share some tips below for BC families.

With summer officially upon us and B.C. easing its pandemic restrictions, many families are turning their attention to social gatherings. Luckily, experts say you already have the tools it takes to support your child’s social and emotional health.