CADDRA Canadian ADHD Practice Guidelines
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The English edition of the revised third edition of CADDRA ADHD Practice Guidelines is now available online and can be downloaded in full without cost or as individual chapters and forms in PDF format (scroll down the page to see). Download the free Adobe Reader if PDFs can not currently be viewed on your computer.

CADDRA members receive a complimentary print copy of the Guidelines in its new, convenient binder format and will receive regular updates to insert as new information emerges in the field of ADHD. Non members should complete the CADDRA Guidelines Order Form in order to purchase the Guidelines. The most recent version of the Guidelines is always available online. Updated pages will be sent to members. Non members can download the revised pages or purchase the update package through the CADDRA Office.

March 2013: Update of Chapter 2
March 2013: Update of Chapter 7
October 2011 Updated Pages [PDF]
December 2011 Updated Pages [PDF]
January 2012 Updated Pages [PDF]


CADDRA Canadian ADHD Guidelines (Full document:148 pages)  [PDF]

Introduction [PDF]

Diagnosis and Overview of Visits - Chapter 1 [PDF]

Differential Diagnosis and Comorbid Disorders - Chapter 2 [PDF] UPDATED 21/3/2013 (New: p1-4)

Specific Issues in the Management of Children with ADHD:
Intervention with Parents of Children Diagnosed with ADHD - Chapter 3 [PDF]

Specific Issues in the Management of Adolescent ADHD - Chapter 4 [PDF]

Specific Issues in the Management of ADHD in Adults - Chapter 5 [PDF]

Psychosocial Interventions and Treatments - Chapter 6 [PDF]

Supporting Documents for Chapter 6:
- Request for Psychoeducational Testing - Document 6A [PDF]
- Educational Accommodation Letter Template - Document 6A [PDF]
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy - Document 6B [PDF]
- ADHD and Driving - Document 6C [PDF]
- Jerome Driving Questionnaire (JDQ) [PDF]

Pharmacological Treatment of ADHD - Chapter 7 [PDF] UPDATED 21/3/2013 (New: p7-8)

Supporting Documents for Chapter 7:
- Canadian Medication Tables per Age Group - Document 7A [PDF]
- Specific Information on Medications - Document 7B [PDF]
- Side Effects Management - Document 7C [PDF]
- Potential Cardiovascular Risks of ADHD Medications - Document 7D [PDF]
- "Potential Cardiac Risks of ADHD Medication"  - article by Dr. Robert Hamilton and Dr. Paul Dorian
- Other Medication Information - Document 7E [PDF]


CADDRA ADHD Assessment Toolkit (CAAT) [PDF of Full Toolkit]

Physician Instructions:
- Weiss Symptom Record (WSR) Instructions [PDF]
- ADHD Checklist Instructions [PDF]
- SNAP-IV-26 Instructions [PDF]
- Adult ADHD Self Report Scale (ASRS) Instructions [PDF]
- Weiss Functional Impairment Rating Scale (WFIRS) Instructions [PDF]

Assessment and Follow-up Forms:
- CADDRA ADHD Assessment Form [PDF]
- Weiss Symptom Record (WSR) [PDF]
- ADHD Checklist [PDF]
- SNAP-IV-26 [PDF]
- Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS) [PDF]
- Weiss Functional Impairment Rating Scale – Parent Report (WFIRS-P) [PDF]
- Weiss Functional Impairment Rating Scale – Self Report (WFIRS-S) [PDF]
- CADDRA Teacher Assessment Form [PDF]
- CADDRA Clinician ADHD Baseline/Follow-Up Form [PDF]
- CADDRA Patient ADHD Medication Form [PDF]

Handouts:
- CADDRA ADHD Information and Resources [PDF]
- CADDRA Child Assessment Instructions [PDF]
- CADDRA Adolescent Assessment Instructions [PDF]
- CADDRA Adult Assessment Instructions [PDF]
- CADDRA Teachers Instructions [PDF]

References [PDF]

Index [PDF]