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.
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Because 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, either because the symptoms are not accentuated or because they never thought to consult a doctor for something that may have appeared commonplace. Women are also rarely considered when it comes to ADHD because they are not diagnosed with the disorder nearly as frequently as males. Fortunately, there are still plenty of sites out there for these groups-it is just a matter of looking in the right place.
- 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. That is why there are so many online "tests" out there 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 great information for free.
For adults with ADHD ...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration
posted this interesting article from the FDA Consumer magazine on its Web site. It claims that ADHD is now being diagnosed in adults more often, and shares the experiences of two adults living with the condition. It's a good article to read if you have trouble concentrating and think you might have ADHD.
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."
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.
My ADD/ADHD Blog
is a written by Tara McGillicuddy, a woman with ADHD as well as an ADHD coach. The blog is not only geared toward adult women, as there are entries on men with ADHD. There are also entries on ADHD and marriage, among other topics.
Experiencing ADDAdvantages
is a blog by Jennifer Koretsky. She is an adult with ADHD, and she founded the ADD Management Group, LLC. The blog is dedicated to adults managing a life with ADHD.
For women ...
The National Center for Girls and Women with 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."
The 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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