Attention Deficit Disorders
Information and resources about attention deficit disorders.
Summertime Strategies for Your ADHD Child
A plan for summer break with your ADHD child, from your About Guide to Parenting of K-6 Children.
A plan for summer break with your ADHD child, from your About Guide to Parenting of K-6 Children.
ADD/ADHD and Medication in Children
The issue of medication for ADD/ADHD in children is a difficult one for many parents. About Parenting of K-6 Children explains why proper medication management is effective for children's developmental progress.
The issue of medication for ADD/ADHD in children is a difficult one for many parents. About Parenting of K-6 Children explains why proper medication management is effective for children's developmental progress.
Parents' Index - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Learn the basics of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Learn the basics of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
The ABC's of ADD/ADHD
Contrary to what most people think, ADD/ADHD are not learning disabilities--they're a specific neurological difference for which there is no cure.
Contrary to what most people think, ADD/ADHD are not learning disabilities--they're a specific neurological difference for which there is no cure.
About ADD - Attention Deficit Disorder
The most extensive and entertaining resource you will find on ADD is right here at About. Visit and enjoy Eileen Bailey's practical and inspirational site.
The most extensive and entertaining resource you will find on ADD is right here at About. Visit and enjoy Eileen Bailey's practical and inspirational site.
8 Principles to Guide ADHD Children
By Dr. Russell Barkley, one of the foremost experts on ADHD in children.
By Dr. Russell Barkley, one of the foremost experts on ADHD in children.
Abuse it -- Lose it
This approach sounds radical but lots of parents swear that it works, from Dr. David Keirsey.
This approach sounds radical but lots of parents swear that it works, from Dr. David Keirsey.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Overview and Theories
An excellent and well-referenced discussion of causes of AD/HD with particular emphasis on the Predominantly Inattentive Type by Lewis Mehl-Madrona, M.D., Ph.D.
An excellent and well-referenced discussion of causes of AD/HD with particular emphasis on the Predominantly Inattentive Type by Lewis Mehl-Madrona, M.D., Ph.D.
The ADD Clinic
Information and products for parenting ADD children from Grad L. Flick, Ph.D.
Information and products for parenting ADD children from Grad L. Flick, Ph.D.
ADD Medical Treatment Center of Santa Clara Valley
The home page of Dr. Monroe A. Gross. His experience and knowledge of ADD assessment and treatment are very apparent in this highly informative site.
The home page of Dr. Monroe A. Gross. His experience and knowledge of ADD assessment and treatment are very apparent in this highly informative site.
A.D.D. WareHouse Online Catalog
This is the only resource you will need for books, games, behavior modification tools, and more for your ADD and/or learning disabled child.
This is the only resource you will need for books, games, behavior modification tools, and more for your ADD and/or learning disabled child.
ADDITUDE Magazine - Helping Our Kids
Web site for the magazine also includes current news and articles about children and ADD.
Web site for the magazine also includes current news and articles about children and ADD.
ADDResource.com
Search engine for articles and Web sites on ADD/ADHD.
Search engine for articles and Web sites on ADD/ADHD.
ASK about ADD!
Great articles and resources from Steven Ledingham.
Great articles and resources from Steven Ledingham.
Attention-Deficit Disorder Archives
A very complete resource site from Steven J. Foust.
A very complete resource site from Steven J. Foust.
Attention Deficit Disorders Made Easy!
Strategies for parents and teachers from an upcoming book by Barbara Stein.
Strategies for parents and teachers from an upcoming book by Barbara Stein.
Behavior Management
Great tips for parents of ADHD kids. Print it out. Use it. From the ADDA-SR site.
Great tips for parents of ADHD kids. Print it out. Use it. From the ADDA-SR site.
Born to Explore! The Other Side of ADD
A look at the positive aspects of ADD. Very nice.
A look at the positive aspects of ADD. Very nice.
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder
C.H.A.D.D.'s home page on the Web is excellent. Get the latest information on the disorder and find a chapter near you.
C.H.A.D.D.'s home page on the Web is excellent. Get the latest information on the disorder and find a chapter near you.
Explaining Attention Deficits (ADD) to Your Child
Excellent article by Connie Boutet, Ph.D., Cynthia Jordan, Ph.D., and Jan Thiessen, B.A. of the Schwab Foundation for Learning, featured at the Parent News site.
Excellent article by Connie Boutet, Ph.D., Cynthia Jordan, Ph.D., and Jan Thiessen, B.A. of the Schwab Foundation for Learning, featured at the Parent News site.
FamilyEducation Network
A good place to start if you suspect that your child is ADD or ADHD.
A good place to start if you suspect that your child is ADD or ADHD.
Legal Rights and Advocating for Your Child
I especially like the idea of keeping an Advocacy Notebook for your child. Excellent resource for parents at the ADDA-SR site.
I especially like the idea of keeping an Advocacy Notebook for your child. Excellent resource for parents at the ADDA-SR site.
Mama's Little Helper
The Web site to accompany the print and email newsletter for parents of ADD/ADHD children.
The Web site to accompany the print and email newsletter for parents of ADD/ADHD children.
The National Foundation for Gifted and Creative Children
Why do I have this link on the ADD/ADHD page? Just visit and you will see.
Why do I have this link on the ADD/ADHD page? Just visit and you will see.
Notes on ADD
Strategies for parents and teachers from Dr. Richard Reither.
Strategies for parents and teachers from Dr. Richard Reither.
Outside the Box!
Oh, that all of our ADHD kids could have a teacher like this. Explore this easily navigable site for all of the gems.
Oh, that all of our ADHD kids could have a teacher like this. Explore this easily navigable site for all of the gems.
Positively ADD
Excellent advice from two wise parents.
Excellent advice from two wise parents.
What Works and What Doesn't
How to improve the long-term prognosis for children with ADHD by Dr. Steven Jones.
How to improve the long-term prognosis for children with ADHD by Dr. Steven Jones.
Why Do So Many Smart Children With ADD Fail In Our Public Schools?
By Thom Hartman, a revolutionary thinker in the ADD field.
By Thom Hartman, a revolutionary thinker in the ADD field.