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ADHD & Executive Function Support for PEI Families
A physician-informed four-session educational program helping families better understand executive-functioning difficulties, develop practical strategies and identify informed next steps.
Why this work matters to us
The founder of PEIDoctor has spent nearly two decades working with and supporting vulnerable children and youth across Canada. One of those young people is his long-term foster daughter.
Together, they have appeared in CBC television, radio and newspaper coverage to share a story of resilience and hope. Now 31, she has always described herself—and continues to describe herself—as “an open book.” With her specific, informed written consent, parts of her story are being shared here in the hope that other young people and families may feel less alone.
As a child, she experienced profound executive-functioning challenges. Everyday responsibilities—from remembering to put the milk back in the refrigerator to organizing schoolwork and completing assignments—could feel overwhelming. With sustained family advocacy, she eventually received a formal diagnosis.
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The Croeser family then began the long, practical process of discovering which structures, strategies and supports helped her manage daily life, learn and move toward her own goals. That experience—together with years spent supporting other young people living with ADHD, FASD, significant trauma, behavioural challenges and related executive-functioning difficulties—continues to shape our commitment to developing useful and responsible support programs.
Today, at 31, this remarkable young woman is completing a master’s degree in counselling. Her accomplishments are entirely her own. Her story does not suggest that every person will follow the same path. It demonstrates something equally important: executive-functioning difficulties do not determine a person’s worth or place an automatic limit on what their future may hold.
She remains one of the most important reasons we continue this work.
We support Health PEI’s Provincial ADHD Program
PEIDoctor welcomes Health PEI’s commitment to expanding publicly funded ADHD services for Islanders.
The Health PEI Provincial ADHD Program serves people aged 16 and older. According to Health PEI, it provides comprehensive ADHD assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, psychosocial support, education and other interdisciplinary services.
Eligible individuals may be referred by a physician, nurse practitioner, psychologist, social worker or another healthcare clinician. Islanders without a primary-care provider may contact Community Mental Health and Addictions to speak with a clinician about assessment and possible referral.
Our role is supplementary
PEIDoctor’s private program is intended to complement—not replace or compete with—public healthcare.
Our focus is practical education and family support, particularly for parents and caregivers of children who are struggling with attention, organization, emotional regulation, task initiation or other aspects of executive functioning.
PEIDoctor is an independent organization. It is not part of, affiliated with or endorsed by Health PEI or the Provincial ADHD Program.
Important information
PEIDoctor’s ADHD and executive-function programs provide education, coaching, coordination and navigation. Unless a service is expressly identified as an individual medical consultation, participation does not establish a physician-patient relationship and does not include medical assessment, diagnosis, prescribing or treatment.
Participation does not provide or guarantee a referral, medical assessment, acceptance into a public program or faster access to publicly insured care. Clinical and program eligibility decisions are made independently by the applicable regulated provider or public service.
These services are not intended for urgent or emergency concerns.
If someone is in immediate danger or requires urgent medical assistance, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
For immediate mental-health or addictions support in Prince Edward Island, call the Mental Health and Addictions Phone Line at 1-833-553-6983. Calls are answered by trained mental-health professionals 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Children and youth may contact Kids Help Phone at 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868 for support 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Anyone in Canada who is thinking about suicide—or who is concerned about someone else—may call or text 988 at any time.