~~ADD/ADHD – What is it?~~
 | Basic ADD information. |
| Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurobiological disorder that is characterized | |
| by developmentally inappropriate levels of inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. It is "... a lifespan condition that affects children, adolescents and adults of all ages". |
| Attention Deficit Disorder: Beyond the Myths, US Department of Education. |
| ADHD: The Basics and the Controversies by Davidson Institute |
| Myths and facts about ADHD. |
| New Research Unlocks Mysteries of ADHD. |
| ADD is more than not being able to pay attention and/or being overactive. |
| Clinical trials by NIMH |
| Use this ADD test on this site as a screen. |
| Parenting ADHD kids |
| Principles for Parenting the Adolescent with ADHD. |
| Parenting children and teens with ADHD from add.about.com. |
| ADHD is not over-diagnosed. |
| Do children outgrow ADHD? |
| Can Children Outgrow ADHD? |
| It is now clear that treatment of ADD/ADHD with psychostimulants prevents drug abuse and | |
| addictions |
| Is it ADHD or bipolar? |
| What is the difference between Asperger’s Disorder (AS) and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)? |
| Language Disorders and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder |
| Brain images of various disorders. |
| Talk to your child about their ADHD disorder. |
| Talking to Your Children About Their Attention Deficit Disorder. |
| For Kids Like Me, With ADHD. |
| ADD information for teens. |
| Family Issues and ADHD. |
| ADHD and Family Life |
| Up to 70% of juvenile offenders may have ADHD – many of these individuals were either not | |
| diagnosed with ADHD, never received treatment, or treatment had been discontinued after puberty. |
| Need some ideas of where to start with behavior management? The Explosive Child by Ross W. | |
| Greene, Ph.D. and The Defiant Child by Douglas A. Riley are books setting out behavior management techniques. The Voucher System and 1-2-3 Magic are also excellent tools. |
| Parents of ADHD children (nor children with other disorders) are not “bad” parents. |
| Home Survival Basics by Martin L. Kutscher, MD. |
| Explaining ADHD to others by attitudemag.com. |
| Pure ADHD is very rare. More often than not, ADHD will be accompanied by a co- | |
| existing/comorbid condition. |
| ADHD in Adults. How bad is it? |
| CHADD's Current Research Studies. |
| Colleges for ADHD and LD students. |
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Updated 08-12-2008
ADHD: A Place to Start
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