Books

• 'Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain' by John J. Ratey
  A compelling description of how physical activity improves our brain.
• 'My Brain Needs Glasses' by Annick Vincent, M.D.
  These are excellent, easy-to-read and accurate books.
• 'The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook for Kids' by Shapiro
  This is a fun and user-friendly book of family and individual activities to try at home.
• 'Taking Charge of ADHD' by Russell A. Barkley, PhD
  This is an empowering resource for parents with practical tips that are easy to understand.
• 'Taming your Gremlin' by Rick Larson
  This is a great self-directed book that walks you through moving forward post-diagnosis.
• 'Delivered from Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood through Adulthood' by Edward M. Hallowell and J.J. Ratey
  An excellent book for adults or parents - this is a great option if you have trouble finishing books!

Websites

• www.CADDRA.ca
  The Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance provides a wealth of knowledge about ADHD.
• www.CADDAC.ca
  The Centre for ADHD Advocacy (Canada) provides information about Canada's clinics, physicians, clubs, camps, financial aid, etc.
• www.TotallyADD.com
  A fun, interactive website for adults - full of videos that will make you laugh and teach you something new about ADHD. Check out the Springboard ladies in their webinars!
• www.teachADHD.ca
  An excellent resource for teachers that provides tips and strategies for teaching children with ADHD.
• www.LDAO.ca
  The Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario. An important resource for workshops, tips and useful up-to-date information on learning disorders and their associated co-morbidities.
• www.hasselme.co.uk
  Receive email reminders for the tasks you always forget to do or procrastinate about!
• www.ifocusonwork.com
  Protect yourself from distractions and monitor your computer usage.
• www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/facts.html
  This resource page from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the US provides a good overview of ADHD facts and solutions.

Patient Screening Resources

If you have booked an initial consultation, please print and complete these forms to bring with you.

• Children (6 - 15 yrs)
  • New Patient Registration Form
  • SNAP-26 (one parent and one teacher)
  • WFIRS-Parent
  • Teacher Questionnaire
• Students (16 - 22 yrs)
  • New Patient Registration Form
  • WFIRS-Self
  • WFIRS-Parent
• Adults (18 yrs+ not pursuing school)
  • New Patient Registration Form
  • WFIRS-Self
  • ASRS-v.1

Forms

• ASRS v1.1
  The Adult Self Report Scale: an ADHD screening tool for 18 years and older
• SNAP-26
  Teacher/Parent questionnaire: to track the symptoms and progress of a child with ADHD.
• OSAP
  Bursary application: for assessment and support services for students with ADHD.
• Springboard Clinic Physician Referral From
  Have you doctor fill this out and fax it to our clinic.
• 25 Good Things about ADHD
  A warm and friendly description of ADHD folks!
• Bill of Rights for Children with ADHD

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