Get online ADHD assessment, treatment, and management

Maple has acquired Beyond ADHD, a Canadian virtual care provider that specializes in ADHD assessment, diagnosis, and follow-up. At this time, the service is not available on Maple directly, however, we partnered with Beyond ADHD to offer a dedicated, three-step ADHD program delivered by experienced nurse practitioners.

Beyond ADHD’s care team includes 30+ nurse practitioners (NPs) who specialize in ADHD diagnosis and treatment. The patient journey is supported by a team-based care model of specialized nurse practitioners, with years of experience treating patients with ADHD. You can review each NPs bio before you book and continue with the same practitioner throughout your treatment, pending availability.

Below are the prices for the Beyond ADHD service:

• Step 1 - ADHD Assessment: $279*
• Step 2 - Diagnosis and Treatment: $179
• Step 3 - Follow-up Treatment: $79

Please note that provincial health plans do not cover the services provided by Beyond ADHD. This is similar to other allied health care professionals like psychologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, audiologists, and optometrists.

*Typical ADHD assessments in Canada vary widely. For example, assessments by psychologists often range from $1,000 to $2,500+ with some clinics reporting costs up to $2,700 or more.

Many patients can use private insurance benefits where applicable. If you’re unsure, check your coverage details.

Beyond ADHD also supports patients with depression, anxiety, and related mental health concerns.

​​Beyond ADHD provides comprehensive, personalized care for patients across Canada in all provinces, excluding the territories.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition. Symptoms appear in childhood and may continue into adulthood. People with ADHD find it difficult to focus attention, regulate impulses, and control the urge to be physically active. Even emotions can be hyper-reactive.

ADHD affects about one in twenty children. Over half still experience symptoms as adults. Adults with ADHD are easily distracted, struggling with mental restlessness, disorganization, and procrastination.

They have difficulty beginning and completing tasks, managing time and controlling behaviours and impulses. Some find it hard to manage their emotions, and may be labelled as “thin-skinned,” “hypersensitive,” or “short-fused.”

Individuals with ADHD can be very successful in life. However, without identification and proper treatment, ADHD may have serious consequences, including school failure, family stress and disruption, depression, problems with relationships, substance abuse, delinquency, accidental injuries and job failure. Early identification and treatment are extremely important.

Typically, ADHD symptoms arise in early childhood. According to the DSM-5, a diagnostic tool published by the American Psychiatric Association, several symptoms are required to be present before the age of 12.

Many parents report excessive motor activity during the toddler years, but ADHD symptoms can be hard to distinguish from the impulsivity, inattentiveness and active behaviour that is typical for kids under the age of four.

In making the diagnosis, children should have six or more symptoms of the disorder present; adolescents 17 and older and adults should have at least five of the symptoms present.

While the exact cause is unknown, ADHD is most often inherited. ADHD can also be caused by traumatic brain injury, lack of oxygen, neurological damage, infection, premature birth or prenatal exposure to substances such as alcohol or nicotine. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition. It is not caused by poor parenting or psychological stress.

Treating ADHD often requires medical, educational, behavioural and psychological intervention. This comprehensive approach to treatment is sometimes called “multimodal” and, depending on the age of the individual with ADHD, may include:

• Parent training
• Medication
• Skills training
• Counselling
• Behavioural therapy
• Educational supports
• Education regarding ADHD

Working closely with healthcare providers and other professionals, treatment should be tailored to the unique needs of each individual and family to help the patient control symptoms, cope with the disorder, improve overall psychological well-being and manage social relationships.

Yes, ADHD does qualify as a disability in Canada, provided that the impairment is severe enough. Many cases of ADHD are mild or moderate in nature. Whether or not ADHD qualifies as disabling will depend on how it affects one’s life and the advice of medical professionals.