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-sites that try to clear up exactly what characterizes the disorder; sites that want to bring people together who live with it; and sites that teach people how best to manage it. Certainly the Internet is no replacement for a doctor, and almost all the sites below are quick to admit that, but the ADHD information on the Internet 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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Support for ADHD
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, and there are many Web sites dedicated to comforting parents of ADHD children and letting them know that they are not to blame. At the same time, parents and teachers can do so much to support those with ADHD, and these Web sites provide numerous suggestions on how to do so.
Dulcinea's Insight
- 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 someone to speak to-because sometimes the most comforting thing is to speak with someone else who is experiencing a similar situation.
- The Info Sheets from the National Resource Center on AD/HD are great resources. Use them to find the most recent developments on ADHD; it seems with ADHD that doctors are always discovering a small life change that can make a big difference.
- 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.
Dulcinea's Picks
For families ...
The Cleveland Clinic Health Information Center
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.
ADHDinfo.com
caters to parents and caregivers as well as to school personnel. It is easy to use as it has sections for both of these groups explaining the disorder and how best to help a child or student who has ADHD.
Here the 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.
Your ADD/ADHD News
is a blog that can be a helpful source of information on ADHD, such as recent news, people to contact, suggested books for further reading, and events. However, the source of this information is not all that clear so be careful about anything you take from this site.
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.
The Alliance for Technology Access
lets you search for assistive technology vendors in your area. Select "Vendors" from the menu and view a page with links to over 30 nationwide vendors. The Alliance is a national network of community-based vendors, developers, and resource centers.
The Family Guide to Assistive Technology
provides this 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. You can also use the menu on the left-hand side to search their archives for articles on a variety of related subjects or search by specific disability.
Your Attention Please
is a blog for those with ADHD, as well as for friends and family. There are numerous posts meant for parents of children with ADHD. One of the more prominent posts of the blog is entitled, "What does it feel like to have ADHD?"
For 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 this issue.
Adult ADHD Help
Because signs of ADHD generally develop early in childhood, ADHD is commonly considered a childhood ... 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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