INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES

WEBSITES

ADHD Edmonton - ADHD Association of Greater Edmonton

• Foundational information about ADHD and education events in the Edmonton area.

Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance - Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance

• List of resources for strategies to deal with ADHD.

ADDitude - ADDitude

• Website providing guidance and support for living better with ADHD and its related mental health conditions.

Center for ADHD Awareness - Centre for ADHD Awareness

• Website providing guidance and support for living better with ADHD and its related mental health conditions.

VIDEOS

ADHD Educational Videos (Medication, Sleep, Parenting) - Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance

• A series of educational videos for patients and families of children with ADHD.

Rolling with ADHD Basics - Rolling with ADHD

• 22-minute video describing what ADHD is and what the symptoms and impacts are.

ADHD Medication - PsychHub

• Video providing a very brief overview of ADHD medications, touching on how stimulant therapy is first line, some common side effects, how the stimulant medication works, and other treatment modalities such as non-stimulant medications, therapy, and coaching.

EDUCATIONAL MODULES

Rolling with ADHD for Families - Rolling with ADHD

• Free eight module learning series with practical strategies to deal with deal to day parenting of a child with ADHD.

BOOKS

My Brain Needs Glasses - Annick Vincent, M.D.

• Book with tips and practical advice for coping with ADHD.

Taking Charge of ADHD - Russell A. Barkley, Ph.D.

• Book that is a parent resource about ADHD, including understanding how children act, a behaviour management plan, and how to build children's academic and social skills.

Smart but Scattered - Peg Dawson, Ed.D., and Richard Guare, Ph.D.

• Book with easy-to-follow steps to identify children's strengths and weaknesses, activities and techniques proven to boost specific skills, and tips to problem-solve daily routines.