Unsure if you have ADHD?
Unsure if you have ADHD? Check out this Free Adult Self-Report Scale (ASRS v1.1) for ADHD. A score >4 warrants further assessment.
You can get assessed through your Family Doctor or Nurse Practitioner.
If you live within the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority and are 17-35 you can get an MSP-covered assessment through the Regional ADHD Clinic.
If you live anywhere in BC you can also ask your health care provider to refer you to Level Up ADHD for an MSP-covered ADHD assessment.
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The ADHD Centre for Women understands the gendered nature of ADHD presentation and experience, diagnositc bias and the impact of hormones. ​The ADHD Centre for Women is committed to enhancing the lives of all individuals who identify as female, regardless of the sex assigned at birth. They offer assessment by a Nurse Practitioner for $300 or a therapist for $399. The cost of the ADHD Assessment should be covered by most private extended health care insurance plans. The interview is done by secure video and you get Detailed medical report, signed by the Women's Health Director and ADHD Consultant-Nurse Practitioner. They have a compassionate program by referral for those who can't afford to pay.
The Adult ADHD Centre offers adult ADHD assessments across Canada. For BC residents, an assessment through the public MSP system, to see Dr. Parhar is available but due to high demand, there is a wait time. If a sooner ADHD assessment is required, and for those people that reside outside of BC, there is a Private Assessment completed by the Nurse Practitioners-ADHD Consultants who are unable to bill public health, to register for the private assessment registerhere. They also offer the Adult ADHD Centre Compassion Program which waives the fee for Canadian residents experiencing financial hardship and is referred by a healthcare provider. Request a referral from from ADHD@adultaddhcentre.com.
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Some people who don't have MSP or who feel they can not wait for MSP assessment access diagnosis through other private clinics including North Shore ADHD Clinic
Looking for ADHD coaching, OT or other support?
Resources
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Academic support:
Deanna Fidelak https://mylearningcoach.ca
Academic strategy instruction, Tutoring, Note taking typist support
Assistive tech, Academic accessibility advising, Social behaviour coaching, ADHD coaching, Counselling therapy. *Often covered by grants
Associations:
CADDAC Centre for ADHD Awareness Canada
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CADDRA Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance
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CHADD Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
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Autism:
Alexis Quinn. https://www.amazon.com/Autistic-Expecting-Practical-support-practitioners/dp/191401085X Author-Autistic and Expecting Book
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UBC CPD Autism In Primary Care https://elearning.ubccpd.ca/enrol/index.php?id=389 Course for Health Care Providers *free
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Sarah Harrower https://www.sarahharrower.com/category/all-products Author of Neurodivergent Affirmation Cards for Pregnancy & handouts for parents & clinicians
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Coaching:
Dusty Chipura https://www.vancouveradhdcoaching.com/our-team/ for individual and group ADHD coaching, workshops and classes. Dusty also offers Pregnancy Group Coaching.
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Carla Brown-John www.impactyoucoaching.com (Executive Coaching)
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Chantal Chapman www.thetraumaofmoney.com (Financial coaching)
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Michelle Lum www.michellelum.ca also a pharmacist specializing in ADHD management
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Kamala Randhawa https://www.rewriteadhd.com
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Doug Gibson https://www.adhdwisdomcoaching.ca/
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Counselling:
Andrea Dasilva www.andreadasilvarcc.com
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Alyson Jones www.alysonjones.ca
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Melissa Orlov https://www.adhdmarriage.com Author of ADHD Marriage book, team of couples counsellors specializing in ADHD, some experienced with supporting non-monogamous relationships
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Lyne Piché, Ph.D. www.ADHDsex.com and ADHD sex workbook
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Khojesta Rajabi https://groundingstonehealing.com/khojesta-rajabi
Krista Varsakis https://www.liveheartforward.ca/
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Gadgets & Planners:
THE ANTI-PLANNER by Dani Donovan
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TWENTY5SEVEN visual timer https://www.amazon.ca/stores/TWENTY5SEVEN/page/24964424-91C6-424C-B37F-8C837FCA82D8?
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Guidelines:
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in pregnancy and the postpartum period (Scoten, 2024)
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CADDRA Medication Chart & guidelines https://www.caddra.ca/wp-content/uploads/CADDRA_ADHD_Medication_Chart_July2024.pdf
Occupational Therapy:
Level Up ADHD for 1:1 Sessions with our Occupational Therapist and 8-Week Live Virtual Group Course
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Parenting:
Alan Cashmore Centre https://www.vch.ca/en/location-service/alan-cashmore-centre-infant-and-childhood-mental-health-service The Alan Cashmore Centre provides free treatment and support to families who have concerns about their child's ability to manage in two or more of the following areas of development, including emotional - managing feelings, including anxiety, anger, and sadness; social - getting along with other children; and behavioural - being aggressive, withdrawn, or not doing what is expected.
Blackbird Toileting https://www.blackbirdtoileting.com/
specializes in supporting learners of all ages diagnosed with Autism and other developmental disabilities to design and implement educationally-oriented toileting plans that are effective, evidence-based, positive, individualized, and FUN!
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Confident Parent Thriving Kids https://welcome.cmhacptk.ca
*free
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Rolling with ADHD https://healthymindslearning.ca/rollingwith-adhd/
*free online course
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Dr Sharon Saline https://drsharonsaline.com/ Author What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew and ADHD Solutions Deck
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BC Childrens Hospital ADHD Assessment http://www.bcchildrens.ca/our-services/mental-health-services/assessment-treatment/clinic-appointments#About
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Podcasts:
Neurodivergent BIrth https://www.ndbirth.com/
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Sleep:
​Marlee Boyle https://www.sleep-works.com
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Sleep With Me Podcast https://www.sleepwithmepodcast.com/
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