Our program is designed to help develop positive parenting practices and behavioural management strategies for parents who have children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
We help parents and youth by providing:
Effective communication strategies
Behaviour management strategies
Stress and anger management strategies
Problem solving and coping skills
Esteem building skills
Information on medications
Consultations with other health-care professionals
Community presentations
Our family-based services include group education sessions for parents about the neurobiology and characterises of ADHA. We also offer individual/family consultations for families who are enrolled in the education sessions.
In order to attend education sessions, please contact Cindy Mardyn to make a referral:
Phone: 604-519-3178
Email: cindy.mardyn@vch.ca
School-based workshops are also available to school staff in Vancouver upon request.
Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Evening hours vary.
A referral is required. Health professionals, school counsellors, social workers and families can refer directly by phone or email.
Phone: 604-519-3178
Email: cindy.mardyn@vch.ca
Children age 3-15 with a primary diagnosis of ADHD, living in the city of Vancouver.