ADHD
A parents Guide to Teens and Tweens with ADHD
ADHD Aware — A non-profit organization run by, and for, people with ADHD. We aim to expand opportunities and enhance the quality of life of both children and adults living with ADHD.
We will accomplish this through
• Support, advocacy and services — for adults and children with ADHD, and their families
• Dynamic programming geared to the diverse populations affected by ADHD
• Increased public and professional awareness and understanding
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) is a national organization providing education, advocacy and support for individuals with ADHD. In addition to an informative Web site, CHADD publishes a variety of printed materials to keep members and professionals current on research advances, medications and treatments affecting individuals with ADHD. Pennsylvania chapters, including one in Elkins Park. For Elkins Park chapter contact Elkins-Park@Chadd.net or visit the Yahoo Group.
The SchwabLearning.org website primarily serves parents whose kids (kindergarten through high school) have attention problems, including Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The site contains a variety of information and resources.
LD OnLine provides information and advice about learning disabilities and ADHD. The site features articles, monthly columns by experts, first person essays, children’s writing and artwork, a resource guide, active forums, and a Yellow Pages referral directory of professionals, schools, and products. Information about ADHD is provided here.
ADD in school.com identifies itself as a resource for teachers, but its suggested interventions for children of all ages can provide excellent tips to include in IEPs or to discuss informally with your child’s teacher to help your ADHD child succeed in school.
The re-designed ADHDSupport.com provides visitors, especially those who may be new to ADHD, with an easy-to-navigate road map to help learn about ADHD and finding success in living with the disorder. The site offers information about the recognition, diagnosis and management of the disorder, assistance with how to identify and select a qualified healthcare professional and what to expect when meeting with a physician about ADHD. The website will also feature a symptom tracker to help record ADHD symptoms to be used in follow-up discussions with the healthcare professional, practical tips on how to get organized, and stay organized, and the best ways to set and evaluate goals. Additionally, a teacher discussion guide and homework planner, as well as an email reminder program-which allows users to set up various reminders for themselves or for their children, including for medical appointments, prescriptions, and social activities-will be available later this summer in time for the back-to-school season.
Additude magazine provides a host of tips for coping with child and adult ADD and learning disabilities.