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ABOUT US
ADHD awareness month came about by the shared vision of a group of individuals with the goal of advocating for children, adolescents, and adults with ADHD. Through awareness we aim to facilitate acceptance of this real problem, and provide a means for the application of state of the art scientific research.
MEMBERS OF ADHD AWARENESS WINDSOR COMMITTEE:
Sharon Burey MD. FRCPC. FAAP. Behavioural Pediatrician
Joe Casey PhD Department of Psychology University of Windsor
Bev Clarke Executive Director of LDAWindsorEssexCounty
Kay Curtis RN Pediatric Read Program
Gregg Trepanier M.Ed President CHADD Canada
Alison McInnes PhD Faculty of Education, University Of Windsor
Julie Fader B.A. B.Ed and Theresa Simpson RN, New ADDitudes
MISSION STATEMENT
To raise awareness about ADHD in the community and through education, aid in the destigmatization of this condition.
What is ADHD
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD, is a neurobiological biological disorder that affects 5-12% of school-aged children and about 4% of adults.
- Untreated ADHD may lead to substance abuse.
- Untreated ADHD may lead to school failure, early sexual activity, and increased driving accidents.
- Most children and adults with ADHD have other co-associated conditions, like Learning Disability, ODD, CD, Anxiety or Depression.
- There are effective psychological, educational, and medical treatments available for ADHD.