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Attention Deficit Disorder

The Evolution of Labelling Medical Conditions

Dr. Tim Bilkey | Posted 05.13.2013 | Canada
Read More: Psychiatry, Adhd, Attention Deficit Disorder, Adult ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Canada News
Dr. Tim Bilkey

The latest version of the DSM, DSM-V, will be available in the next several weeks, and we are looking forward to some important changes. When we come to the area of psychiatric medicine, sometimes the descriptive label does describe the condition fairly clearly, and sometimes not.

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If Your Child Has ADHD You Could Qualify for a Tax Credit

Dr. Kenny Handelman | Posted 04.19.2013 | Canada Living
Read More: Taxes, Attention Deficit Disorder, Adhd, Add, Canada Revenue Agency, Tax, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Canada Living News
Dr. Kenny Handelman

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has a provision for individuals living with a disability to claim a disability tax credit. While this has been in place for a long time, it was just a few years ago that individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD) were allowed to claim the tax credit, if they meet the criteria as set out by CRA.

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Snug Vest Is Therapeutic, Stylish Hug For Kids With Autism

John F. Gray | Posted 04.08.2013 | Canada British Columbia
Read More: Stress, Living With Autism, Squeezease Therapy, Add, Deep Pressure Therapy, Autism, Attention Deficit Disorder, Stress Reduction, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Bc Business, Vancouver, Snugvest, Autism Snug Vest, Lisa Fraser, Video, Canada British Columbia News
John F. Gray

While volunteering and working with autistic children, Lisa Fraser noticed one of the key therapeutic devices of the day was, in her eyes, really ugly. The weighted vests was like slapping a label on kids and saying "Hey, look at me! I'm different." She believed that bringing a better design and even some style into these kids' lives, was an endeavour worth pursuing.

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4-Year-Olds Showing Signs Of ADHD Should See Doctors

CBC | Posted 12.17.2011 | Canada Living
Read More: Healthy Living Health News, Child Anger, Video, Children ADHD, Children, Health, Behavior, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Health News, Adhd, Attention Deficit Disorder, Hyperactivity, Health Care, Ritalin, Canada Living News

Four-year-olds showing debilitating signs of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder should be evaluated by doctors, revised guidelines say. Previ...

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