ADHD
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Couple is calling for better access to ADHD assessments as son waits and waitsThe New Brunswick couple has been trying to have their son assessed for ADHD without success and are calling for better access to these types of tests.CanadaApr 16
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N.B. woman without family doctor turns to private sector for ADHD medsA New Brunswick woman says she has no choice but to turn to the private sector to get refills for her medication -- and it's a costly process.HealthMar 21
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ADHD medication recalled for containing higher-strength tablets than labelledSome bottles of JAMP Guanfacine extended release (XR) one-milligram tablets were found to contain four-milligram tablets, according to a recall notice.CanadaDec 15, 2023
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Bursary reduces cost of summer camps for people with disabilities of all agesAdaptAbilities has started summer camps available to people of all ages with disabilities. The camps are called Hearts in Action.EntertainmentJul 4, 2023
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Calgary-area businesses adopt inclusive model, opening the door for workers living with disabilitiesParents often worry about their child’s future and that’s especially true when they are living with a disability, but two Alberta businesses have found creative solutions.LifestyleJan 26, 2023
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Opioid crackdown in U.S. restricting some mental health prescriptionsRestrictions prompted by the opioid crisis have led to tighter controls in the U.S. of some psychiatric drugs routinely prescribed to help manage conditions like anxiety and ADHD.HealthDec 12, 2022
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Former students of church-run school decry lack of mental health supportsShawn Davidson, president of the Saskatchewan School Board Association, said education should be led by certified teachers.EducationNov 10, 2022
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Vernon, B.C. society sets up ADHD lending library to support familiesThe new initiative is meant to be an extension of the other services the local charity offers. The organization is seeing a growing demand for ADHD services.CanadaSep 15, 2022
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B.C. to launch ‘circle of care’ for neurodiverse kids but parents have many questionsThe province has given community agencies until July to tender for initial implementation of the program, and contracts are expected to be awarded in the fall.HealthMay 16, 2022
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New eye-scanning app can screen people for Alzheimer’s, ADHD: researchersResearchers at the University of California San Diego have developed a new app for people to screen for Alzheimer’s disease, ADHD and other neurological diseases.WorldMay 1, 2022
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