UPEI and the provincial government are partnering on a new clinic to help adults living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Beginning this spring, adults who were treated for ADHD as children and those who were diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood, will be able to get treatment and support from clinics offered by retired pediatrician and ADHD specialist Dr. David Wong. Dr. Wong and his team at the UPEI Health and Wellness Centre will see those already diagnosed, as well as adults who are at risk of or who have symptoms of ADHD.
The Departments of Health & Wellness and Social Development & Housing are partnering with the UPEI Health and Wellness Centre to create a provincial demonstration program for assessment and treatment of undiagnosed attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults. Officials say this program will significantly reduce the current wait time for assessments, and also ensure that new referrals are assessed in a timely manner.
The program is being funded by the Department of Health and Wellness, while UPEI is supporting the effort by providing administrative oversight, space, equipment, and human resources. Health PEI is also providing physician specialist funding to support this program. The Department of Social Development & Housing has provided one-time funding of $1 million to initiate the program.
