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- Provides sources of information on research related to diagnosing and treating ADD or Attentional Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity (ADHD). 11-99
- Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders (CH.A.D.D.) is a nonprofit parent-based organization formed to better the lives of individuals with attention deficit disorders and those who care for them.
- Provides a list of agencies by state, county, area code, keyword, and zip code. Try specifying state alone first. 11-99
Papers
- Provides research and suggestions that ADD may have a very positive side, such as creativity. Called "born to explore."
- Provides research finding that children with ADD or ADHD respond differently to Ritalin at a neurological level. 11-99
- Provides 10 articles, including a detailed article on medications.
- Provides short, helpful articles related to ADHD
- Provides results from a study of different types of treatment, including behavior therapy, medication, community treatment, and combinations. The combination of medication and behavior therapy were the most effective treatment according to the study. 5-00
- Provides definitions and distinctions to help in diagnosis.
- "Until recently, it was believed that ADD symptoms largely disappeared in adolescence."
- Provides information on the law, as well as enforcement. 5-00
- Provides diagnostic criteria from the APA. Is sometimes associated with ADD or ADHD
- Provides diagnostic criteria from the APA. Is sometimes associated with ADD or ADHD
- Provides carefully reviewed resources for contacts, support, and diagnoses. 2-00
- Describes ADD with Hyperactivity, ADD without Hyperactivity, and Undifferentiated ADD.
- Provides comprehensive and yet brief answers regarding causes, medications, controversial treatments, prognosis, monitoring tools, handling behavior, and other frequently asked questions about ADD/ADHD.
- Provides information on the biological processes of ADHD, summarizes research on causes and associated conditions, and states that it has a genetic basis of origin.
- Contrasts ADHD with anxiety disorders, depression, manic-depression illness, or seasonal affective disorder.
- In addition to criteria, discusses related issues, such as sleep disorders, education, and research on causes.
- Dr. Hempel provides eight characteristics of ADHD, considerations in diagnosis, and medical solutions.
- Provides a dozen or more articles on ADHD.
- Provides definitions and examples on ADHD.
- Lists 15 criteria for diagnosing ADHD and defines hyperactivity, distractibility, and impulsivity. Mentions research on Feingold approach.
- Explains the nature of "blinks" for a person with ADD. Provides suggestions for working with students with Attention Deficit Disorder in the classroom. 8-99
- Provides 12 symptoms of homework problems and gives four suggestions to speed homework.
- Provides opinions and perspectives of an adult with ADD. He discusses what it feels like to have ADD.
- Select "medications."
- A national organization for children and adults with ADD.
- Provides suggestions for parents of children with ADD or learning disabilities.
- Provides a few suggestions for parents of children with ADD or learning disabilities to help their children gain stronger social skills or to make friends.
- Provides an overview of the provisions of Section 504 of the Rehabiliitation Act as it applies to legal obligations of schools and IDEA, the Special Education provisions under federal law. 6-99
- Provides addresses for agencies, support groups, and advocacy groups. Also provided information on books, legal assistance, and other resources.
- Provides specific suggestions to accomodate classrooms to students with AD/HD, ADD and Learning Disabilities.
- Provides suggestions for working with students with AD/HD in the classroom.
- Provides 13 resources.
- Provides Reisinger's key insights in teaching a student with ADHD.
- Provides definitions and suggestions for improving learning.
Periodicals
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- Provides dozens of carefully chosen and annotated links.