ADHD: Learn About Symptoms, Find Support
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects millions of children throughout the United States. Many more people think they might have it because the symptoms can appear quite commonplace. That is why the Internet is bustling with Web sites devoted to ADHD. Certainly the Internet is no replacement for a doctor, and almost all the sites below are quick to admit that, but this ADHD Web Guide is a tool that should not be wasted.
Expand All Guide SectionsADHD and ADD Basics
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ADHD Treatment
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ADHD Support
The effects of ADHD are not limited to the individual who suffers from the disorder. Sometimes family members feel they are to blame if their children are not able to concentrate or experience difficulties in school. The Web sites below provide numerous avenues for ADHD support.
Insights for ADHD Support
- Many sites that focus on ADHD not only contain an abundance of information on the topic but also connect people who are dealing with the disorder with each other. These forums are not only meant for individuals suffering from ADHD, but also for parents and teachers who would like support.
- The ADHD info sheets from the National Resource Center on AD/HD are great resources. Use them to find the most recent developments on ADHD.
- The National Resource Center on AD/HD also offers this short section to point out to parents that ADHD is frequently associated with other conditions, such as depression, and parents need to look out for these possibilities.
Top Sites for ADHD Support
For families ...
The Cleveland Clinic
tells teachers and parents how to best accommodate a child with ADHD. It has a bullet point format that's organized by area of difficulty and is very easy to follow.
National Resource Center on AD/HD
talks about how parents can support their ADHD child, starting with avoiding self-blame. The site explains how parents can be a tremendous help to their children and outlines a plan of action.
My ADD/ADHD Blog
is a helpful source of information from a woman with ADHD on recent news, people to contact, suggested books for further reading and events.
Special Education Law Blog
is written by Charles Fox, an attorney who is the parent of a special needs child, and includes contributions from other guest authors. Fox posts updates about the U.S. Department of Education and discusses advancements in regulations from a legal perspective. He also offers advice and describes his own experiences in a well-written, informative way.
Alliance for Technology Access
lets you search for assistive technology vendors in your area. Find links to more than 30 nationwide vendors. The Alliance is a national network of community-based vendors, developers and resource centers.
Family Guide to Assistive Technology
provides a guide to assistive technologies for families of children with special needs. The site is text-heavy and a bit ugly, but written in simple English with lots of valuable information. It has definitions of all the available technology, articles with purchasing advice, and information about government policy and funding.
Special Education News
posts daily news about special education-related matters. Search the site for articles on a variety of related subjects or specific disabilities.
For ADHD support groups ...
ADDResource.com
is a great place to find ADHD support groups, professional help, news and more. The support groups section has a substantial list of groups with descriptions and links to each group's Web site.
Who knew?
Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Online
has an interesting article for those who have ADHD and are considering military service. This article clears up the often inconsistent information on the issue.
Adult ADHD Help
Due to the fact that the signs of ADHD generally develop early in childhood, ADHD is commonly ... read more »
ADHD Research and News
Medical breakthroughs occur so often now that it can be difficult to keep up with the news. As the ... read more »
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