Paediatric ADHD Care in British Columbia
A provincial needs assessment
Children and youth with ADHD often require coordinated, timely and ongoing support, but in BC, the experience of getting that care varies widely. Families report significant barriers to assessment and diagnosis. Health professionals describe uncertainty around referral pathways, scope of care and transitions to adult services. Clear, consistent care pathways are largely absent.
UBC Continuing Professional Development (UBC CPD), funded by the Shared Care Committee, is conducting a provincial needs assessment to understand how paediatric ADHD care is currently delivered and experienced across BC. Findings will inform the development of a provincial clinical pathway to improve coordination, clarity and equity.
Health professionals, patients, and caregivers are invited to contribute their perspectives through surveys, focus groups, or both.
Share your experience in a focus group
We are hosting virtual focus groups in May and June 2026 and invite you to share your experiences to help improve paediatric ADHD care for everyone in BC. Focus groups provide an opportunity for more in‑depth discussion and reflection on current practices, challenges, and needs.
Participation in a focus group is optional and you are welcome to take part even if you have also completed a survey.
We are running separate sessions for:
- family physicians and nurse practitioners
- nurses and allied health professionals
- parents and caregivers of children or youth diagnosed with paediatric ADHD
- parents and caregivers who pursued assessment for their child but did not receive a diagnosis
Each session is approximately 90 minutes.
To express your interest, complete the short intake form by May 31. We will follow up with next steps.
Share your perspective through a survey
In addition to focus groups, we are also conducting province‑wide surveys for clinicians and for patients and families. Surveys take approximately 10 minutes to complete and are another important way to contribute to this needs assessment.
You may complete a survey whether or not you are interested in joining a focus group, and completing a survey does not affect eligibility for focus group participation.
Looking ahead
Findings from this needs assessment will guide next steps, which may include a provincial paediatric ADHD clinical care pathway aligned with existing and emerging adult ADHD initiatives. What comes next will be shaped by what we learn here.