Engagement
Help give the ADHD Community a voice by sharing your experiences moving through the systems in British Columbia specifically.
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Tell Us How You Really Feel!
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We are thrilled to announce the launch of our latest initiative to tell us how you really feel about support services for those with ADHD.​
Phase one: Survey and personal engagements
Completed August 2024
Phase two: Knowledge Translation Video Series
In-progress: see more information below!
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With financial support from the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD), our objective is to collect genuine insights from families with ADHD, identifying the strengths and weaknesses of the existing support framework, or lack thereof.
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Today, we face a major challenge: addressing the historical difficulties associated with obtaining an ADHD diagnosis and accessing necessary support services in our province.
We estimate that there are approximately 70,000 children and youth from 0-19 years of age, who have ADHD in BC. Unfortunately, the current MCFD framework for Child and Youth with Support Needs (CYSN) does not accommodate children and youth with just an ADHD diagnosis.
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Moreover, it is worth noting that 32.2% of students with ADHD do not graduate from high school, and 80% of adults and 44% of children with ADHD experience at least one additional mental health condition, such as anxiety, depression, or substance use disorder (The Center for ADHD Awareness Canada [CADDAC], n.d.).
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This stark reality highlights the urgency and importance of our community engagement efforts. We are committed to shaping a future where the specific challenges and requirements faced by ADHD families are addressed and supported adequately.
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Through our initiative, we aim to engage with youth and adults with ADHD and their families. As well as connecting with medical professionals, service providers and organizations that serve those with ADHD throughout the province to help shape the future of ADHD.
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Take this first step with us in a collective journey to improve advocacy and supports services for all families impacted by ADHD in British Columbia.
Knowledge Translation Video Series
The ADHD Advocacy Society of BC is seeking participants for its Knowledge Translation Video Series for Professionals. The goal of this video series is to raise awareness and shift perspectives. We are looking to interview professionals, as well as individuals or families with children/youth with a diagnosis of ADHD.
​We assure you that your privacy is of utmost importance; all responses will be confidential and used solely for engagement purposes. Participation is voluntary, and you have the freedom to withdraw at any time. Please note that not everyone who completes the survey will be contacted or included in the final video.
Survey and Personal Engagements
ADHD BC and Amplify Consulting would like to thank everyone that completed our on-line engagement survey and also everyone who shared and/or participated in our on-line and in-person focus groups.
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With your voices, we can make ours stronger to advocate for the entire ADHD community!
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Stay tuned for an updated report from this phase of our engagement project!
Works Cited
The Center for ADHD Awareness Canada. (n.d.). ADHD: A significant health risk. https://caddac.ca/wp-content/uploads/policy-paper_seriousness-of-ADHD-final-english.pdf