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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.

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ADHD and ADD Basics

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), also referred to as Attention Deficit Disorder ... read more »

ADHD Treatment

There is no cure for ADHD, but there are many treatments. There are many forms of behavioral ... read more »

ADHD Support

The effects of ADHD are not limited to the individual who suffers from the disorder. Sometimes ... read more »

Adult ADHD Help

Due to the fact that the signs of ADHD generally develop early in childhood, ADHD is commonly considered a childhood disorder. Nevertheless, there are plenty of adults who might have symptoms of the disorder but are not aware of it. Fortunately, there are plenty of sites available that provide adult ADHD help.

Insights for Adult ADHD Help

Many adults who have trouble holding down a job or concentrating don't realize that they might have ADHD. Medication and therapy can improve their quality of life tremendously but only if they seek help. There are many online tests that aim to bring attention to these symptoms so that people can consult a doctor for an ADHD assessment.

As great as some Web sites may be, it can be a pain to keep referring back to them as you try to stay up to date on developments. Instead, have the information come to you by subscribing to an e-mail newsletter. For example, the National Center for Girls and Women with AD/HD, listed below, sends out a monthly e-newsletter with news, events and lots of other information.

Top Sites for Adult ADHD Help

For adults with ADHD ...

FamilyDoctor.org provides a concise overview on adult ADHD. It's a good place to get general information when beginning a search.

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Adult ADD Strengths is a blog about how adults can make the most of living with ADHD. Pete Quily, an Adult ADD Coach, authors this blog. There are sections on "The Top 10 Advantages of ADD in a High Tech Career," and "26 Ways Pete Can Help ADD Adults."

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Adult ADD and Money is a blog meant to assist adults living with ADHD with their personal finances. The blog consistently uses guest authors in both the medical and business communities.

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Experiencing ADDdvantages is a blog by Jennifer Koretsky, an adult with ADHD who founded the ADD Management Group. The blog is dedicated to adults managing a life with ADHD.

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For women with ADHD ...

National Center for Gender Issues and AD/HD has a great Web site devoted to this often-disregarded demographic. Drs. Patricia Quinn and Kathleen Nadeau founded the organization in 1997 "to promote awareness, advocacy, and research on AD/HD in women and girls."

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National Resource Center on AD/HD is one of the few ADHD sites that has a section devoted to women who have the disorder. The section covers the common symptoms of ADHD in adult women, treatment options and strategies for daily life.

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