ADD/ADHD OVERVIEW ADDITIONAL ADD/ADHD RESOURCES
Comprehensive ADD/ADHD Resources
These are the best comprehensive ADD/ADHD resources we’ve found online:
ADDA : The website for the Attention Deficit Disorder Association, this is aimed at the adult ADHD audience
ADD on About.com : A regularly updated and comprehensive resource
CHADD : The website for the non-profit organization Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
ADD on WebMD : Another comprehensive resource, updated regularly
www.addresources.org : Provides over 100 articles written by national ADHD authorities and adults with ADD, 100 links to ADHD related websites, a free monthly eNews letter and a national ADHD directory.
ADHD Diagnosis
ADHD: Not Just for Kids Anymore (from the FDA consumer magazine)
What is the difference between Asperger’s Disorder (AS) and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)?
Distinguishing Executive Function Issues from ADD
Overview of ADHD Diagnosis and Assessment Course given by Russell Barkley, Ph.D. – This course overview is intended for medical professionals who diagnose ADD, but has some interesting details for lay people, including a chart on some of the key diagnostic tips professionals can use to distinguish ADD form other disorders.
“Is It ADHD or Bipolar Disorder?” – Article from ADDitude Magazine.
For more information about Neurofeedback/Quantitative EEG for ADHD diagnosis visit SharpBrains – The Brain Fitness Authority!
ADHD General
Delivered from Distraction (book) and Driven to Distraction (book), both published by Dr. Ned Hallowell and Dr. John Ratey
Assertiveness and ADD – Too Much or Too Little?
Emotional Intelligence: The Missing Link?
Tips for When Your Whole Family Has ADD but You Don’t (newsletter article)
www.additudemag.com – A very complete site sponsored by ADDitude magazine, a national monthly magazine for the ADD community.
www.borntoexplore.org – A site that emphasizes the positive aspects of ADD.
A Guiding Philosophy for Parents of Children with ADHD – Introduction to a book entitled Taking Charge of ADHD – The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents available on the web.
Healthtalk.com – a free medical review resource with special section on ADHD. Of particular interest are their free downloadable webcasts and webcast transcripts.
Dr. Hallowell’s Tips on ADHD Management for Adults podcast series features helpful insights into the challenges associated with ADHD in adults from experts, advocates and adults with the condition as well as tips for The Holidays and ADHD – A Survival Guide. Episodes are moderated by representatives from the Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA), and feature commentary, personal experiences and helpful ADHD management tips from Dr. Hallowell and others.
ADHD Moms Community link – To learn more about Facebook and hear directly from other moms about their personal experiences coping with and managing their children’s ADHD, visit the new“ADHD Moms” online community.
Women with Attention Deficit Disorder: Embracing Disorganization at Home and in the Workplace – book by Sari Solden, MS, MFCC
Brains of kids with ADHD mature later than non-ADHD peers (newsletter article and research study link)
Canadian ADHD Support Group Links
International ADHD Support Group Links
www.addconsults.com – Provides private, personal ADD consultations, both nationally and internationally, via e-mail. Consultation is provided by Terry Matlen, MSW ACSW, a psychotherapist, coach and consultant who specializes in attention deficit disorders in adults and young adults. This site also has a comprehensive listing of ADD professionals, products and services; updated research information, and articles written by experts in ADHD.
The Manhattan Adult ADD Support Group – We Offer Offer Support & Information To Adults In New York City And The Surrounding Communities With ADD/ADHD.
Have your child take the Kolbe Y™ Index today! – A Recommendation from Dr. Hallowell: I discovered the work of Kathy Kolbe two years ago. Her ideas about a person’s instinctual way of solving problems and approaching life are truly groundbreaking. I urge everyone to take her simple self-assessment test and find what your child’s “conative” profile is. You’ll be amazed at how useful this can be. And once you discover your child’s profile, take the adult test and find out your own. And your spouse’s. And, it would be really helpful if your teacher would take the test, too. You can read more about the Kolbe methods below and in my new book, Superparenting for ADD.
KOLBE Y INDEX: Discover and nurture your child’s instinctive strengths with the Kolbe Y™ Index. Developed by noted educator and theorist Kathy Kolbe, the Kolbe Y Index provides a powerful validation of a child’s individual, innate talents. Watch self-confidence soar, conflict subside, school performance improve as your child learns the power of solving problems in unique and creative ways. Have your child take the Kolbe Y™ Index today!
Note: we will get credit for every test taken referred by our site
ADHD and Marriage
The Impact of ADHD on Marriage
You Don’t Have to Take it Anymore – (book)by Steven Stosny, PhD. A good resource for learning resentful and angry relationships into loving ones.
Education /Schooling
Eagle Hill Graduation Speech on Magnificent Minds – Given by Dr. Hallowell in 2008, this moving speech captures his philosophy of life and learning differences. Great reading for any parent or high schooler.
Helping Kids with ADHD Succeed in Middle School (newsletter article)
How Do I Determine the Right School for My K-12 Learning Disabled Child? (newsletter article)
Gray Matters (illustrated card deck for using in classrooms) – Uses movement to reinforce learning in the classroom. Cards are designed to help improve academic performance in the classroom.
Performance tracking worksheet for school, developed by David Rabiner, a research scientist at Duke University. (newsletter article)
Stern Center for Language and Learning – (1-800-544-4863)
All Kinds of Minds – Founded by Dr. Mel Levine and Charles Schwab to translate the latest research on how children learn into programs, products and services that help struggling students become more successful learners.
Your Child’s Strengths: Discover Them, Develop Them, Use Them (book) by Jenifer Fox, M.Ed. Dr. Hallowell says of this book: “If teachers and parents would all read this and implement its suggestions, our broken educational system would be fixed in no time.” Many practical applications for strengths-based approach to learning.
Teaching Students with ADD – resource page with articles, statistics, info on accommodations, educational guides.
Colleges: Books to help find colleges for those with ADHD include: Peterson’s Colleges for Students with Learning Disabilities or ADD and K&W Guide to Colleges for Students with LD and ADD. In addition, there is a chapter in Delivered from Distraction on how to prepare your high schooler for the independence of college. Nancy Ratey has a book called Coaching College Students with ADHD: Issues and Answers that provides good guidance for how to help kids who are away from home.
Conquering College with ADD, by Lee Andrews a student at the Hillsborough Community College, describes the upsides and downsides of what an ADDer faces in higher education.
First Signs – Dedicated to early identification and intervention of children with autism and other developmental disorders
Demystifying Specialized School Admissions”(article) By: Joshua Doyle, M.Ed., Educational Consultant, The Goldberg Center for Educational PlanningÔ in MA, NY, CT, VT
Transitioning to College for LD Students by Hallowell Center’s Renee Goldberg, published by the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA). Tells what parents and high school students need to be thinking about before they enter college. Provides specific steps and a worksheet.
Teachers Help Shape our Kids…and KidsTerrain wants to help our teachers. Teachers can and do make a difference in the lives of every child at every level. The SchoolTerrain neighborhood provides resources and programs that explore critical classroom and school-related issues of vital concern to educators.
www.allkindsofminds.com – A wealth of information about learning disabilities, including resources for professional development, discussion groups and information about Dr. Levine’s All Kinds of Minds Institute.