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1) Attention Deficit Disorder Resources
www.addresources.org
A thorough list of resources for children and adults affected by ADHD, organized into helpful categories (e.g. “Basic ADHD,” “Co-morbid Conditions in Children”). Also provides a list of ADHD web sites that can be viewed in Spanish.
2) Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD).
www.chadd.org
A non-profit organization that serve persons and families who are affected by ADHD. Designed to decrease feelings of isolation families with ADHD can sometimes feel, CHADD has many local chapters and offers support and education about ADHD to individuals, teachers, and professionals.
3) ADHD- A Guide for Families (provided by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)).
http://www.aacap.org/cs/adhd_a_guide_for_families/resources_for_families_adhd_a_guide_for_families
An informative guide for families affected by ADHD put out by the AACAP. AACAP promotes the understanding of childhood disorders and strives to help children, adolescents, and families who are affected by such disorders.
4) The National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI).
www.nami.org
A grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by mental illness, NAMI has many local chapters across the country. NAMI provides educational information, support, and advocating opportunities for families affected by ADHD.
5) ADHD News
http://www.adhdnews.com
The ADHD News web site is designed to give support to children and adults affected by ADHD. It provides online discussion and message boards on which people can ask questions about ADHD and share their own stories.
6) The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/HealthInformation/adhdmenu.cfm
Offers current and accurate information about signs and symptoms of ADHD, treatment options, and up-to-date publications and resources available for ADHD.
7) ADHD Support
www.adhdsupport.com
This web site posts articles and resource materials for parents, teachers, physicians, and children and adolescents affected by ADHD. It provides tips on how to cope with having ADHD and provides suggested readings.
8) Learning Disabilities Association of America
http://www.ldaamerica.org
This web site is designed to aid parents and teachers of children with learning disabilities. It provides up-to-date information on learning disabilities, practical advice, and lists a comprehensive list of resources for people affected by learning disabilities.
9) ADDitude Magazine
www.additudemag.com
This magazine is designed to give information and inspiration to adults and children affected by ADHD and learning disorders. Published monthly, issues of ADDitude feature articles written by clinicians for non-medical audiences.
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