Here is a list of helpful resources if you want to learn more about ADHD.
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Associations
Association canadienne des troubles d’apprentissage (ACTA)
http://www.ldac-acta.caInstitut des troubles d’apprentissage (ITA) (website in French only)
https://www.institutta.comCADDAC – Centre of ADD/ADHD Advocacy, Canada
http://www.caddac.caCADDRA – Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance
This association publishes the Canadian ADHD Guidelines on their website.
http://www.caddra.caCHADD
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
http://www.chadd.orgDépendants Affectifs Anonymes (website in French only)
http://www.daa-quebec.orgRegroupement des associations PANDA du Québec
People Apt at Negotiating Deficits of Attention (PANDA) (website in French only)
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Service Providers
Partial list of private companies in our region
CERC – Assessment clinic and psychoeducation (website in French only)
http://www.cerc-neuropsy.comClinique Neurosolution – Assessment, psychoeducation
http://www.neurosolution.caADHD Clinic of Laval-Laurentides — Private clinic (website in French only)
http://www.tdahlavallaurentides.caFDMT – Treatment and stimulation tools
http://www.fdmt.caGroupe Ergo-Ressources – Occupational therapy (website in French only)
https://ger-ergo.comKit Planète – Treatment and stimulation tools
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Additional information
About Kids Health ADHD Resource Centre
http://www.aboutkidshealth.caADHD in Adults Website
http://adhdinadults.comAttention Deficit Disorder Association
http://www.add.orgCADDAC (Center for ADHD Awareness in Canada)
http://www.caddac.caCADDRA (Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance)
http://www.caddra.caDr Annick Vincent
www.attentiondeficit-info.comEducaloi
http://www.educaloi.qc.ca/enTeen Mental Health
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Professional Associations
Association of Special Education Teachers of Quebec (website in French only)
http://www.adoq.cahttp://www.adoq.caOrder of Special Education Teachers (website in French only)
http://www.oeq.orgOrder of Speech Therapists and Audiologists of Quebec (website in French only)
http://www.ooaq.qc.caOrder of Psychoeducators of Quebec (website in French only)
http://www.ordrepsed.qc.caOrder of Psychologists of Quebec (website in French only)
http://www.ordrepsy.qc.caOrder of Social Workers, Family Therapists, and Marriage Counselors of Quebec (website in French only)
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Assistance Providers
4 Korners Family Resource Center
In a spirit of respect, support and empowerment the 4 Korners Family Resource Center, is a non-profit community organization dedicated to assisting youth, adults, seniors and their families in the Laurentian region to access information, resources and services in English.
www.4kornerscenter.orgLigneParents (in French only)
LigneParents is a free and confidential helpline available 24/7 and staffed by professionals for parents of children under the age of 20.
1 800 361-5085
http://ligneparents.comPortail Jeunesse Lac2M (in French only)
This portal acts as a central hub to help find organizations in the Deux-Montagnes region, as well as a wealth of information and resources related to youth development (ages 0-25) in the area.
www.lac2m.org
www.facebook.com/jeunesselac2m-Activity calendar: A full month of family activities to learn, move, discover, socialize or find help.
-Park selector: Whether you are looking for a skate park, an ice rink, or a safe playground for kids ages 0-6, this tool makes it easy and quick to find what you are looking for.
-Directory of resources: A tool to find community resources in the area: homework help, community kitchen, jobs and education, helplines and referral, daycare, workshops and conferences, psychosocial services, etc.LEARN (Leading English Education and Resource Network) is a non-profit educational organization with a mandate to serve the English-speaking community of Quebec.
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Health and Education
Human Stress Study Centre
A very interesting website about stress and its repercussions in our lives. You will find a wealth of information presented in a stimulating way. You can also read their newsletter, “Mammouth”.
http://www.stresshumain.caIntegrated Health and Social Services Centres for the Laurentians
Note that this website is slated for a major update following the abolition of regional agencies in the health network for Quebec.
http://www.santelaurentides.gouv.qc.caDouglas Hospital
Phone: 514-761-6131 *2053
www.douglas.qc.caJewish General Hospital
Department of child psychiatry
Phone: 514-340-8222
www.jgh.caMontreal Children’s Hospital
Phone: 514-412-4244
http://www.thechildren.com/patients-families/hospital-visitsCHU Sainte-Justine
Phone: 514-345-4695
www.chu-sainte-justine.orgdo 2 learn
www.do2learn.comLearning Toolbox
http://coe.jmu.edu/LearningToolbox/Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board
www.swlauriersb.qc.caDepartment of Education and Higher Learning of Quebec
http://www.mels.gouv.qc.caDepartment of Health and Social Services of Quebec
http://www.msss.gouv.qc.caLEARN (Leading English Education and Resource Network) is a non-profit educational organization with a mandate to serve the English-speaking community of Quebec.
https://www.learnquebec.ca/en/homeThe Centre of Excellence for Mental Health
The Centre’s mandate is to develop capacity locally and to serve as a provincial resource to other English school boards in Quebec, assisting schools in the implementation of best practice approaches in prevention, intervention and research in the field of mental health. Thus, a Centre of Excellence for Mental Health requires a focus that is as much oriented toward wellness and prevention as intervention.
https://cemh.lbpsb.qc.ca/