Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Family-Focused Information and Tools
Handouts
Helpful Organizations
Links for More Information
Handouts
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Children Who Can't Pay Attention/ADHD Fact Sheet
American Academy of Pediatrics Parenting Corner
Find ADHD articles for families by going to "Children's Health Topics Quick Access" Topics A-E and selecting ADHD.
www.aap.org/parents.html
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
- NEW! Free Bilingual Booklet
A 52-page Spanish/English booklet guides parents through the process of identifying the disorder for their children, and understanding federal laws that assure specialized education and related services for eligible children with AD/HD.
- English: "Educational Rights for Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperpactivity Disorder (AD/HD): A Primer for Parents"
-To order a free copy, call: 1-800-233-4050
- Spanish: "Derechos educacionales de los niños con el Trastorno por el Déficit de Atención e Hiperactividad (TDA/H): Una Cartilla Para Padres"
-Para obtener copias gratuita, comuníquese con: 1-866-783-2645
www.hispanichealth.org
- "What We Know" Fact sheets include:
- The Disorder named AD/HD
- Parenting a Child with AD/HD
- Evidence-based Medication Management for Children and Adolescents with AD/HD
- Educational Rights for Children with AD/HD
- AD/HD and Co-existing Disorders
- Assessing Complementary and/or Controversial Interventions
- AD/HD in Adults
- English: www.help4adhd.org/en/about/wwk
- Spanish: Fact sheets and other information in Spanish are available at: www.help4adhd.org/espanol.cfm.
KidsHealth - The Nemours Foundation
What is ADHD (for parents)
www.kidshealth.org/parent/medical/learning/adhd.html
Understanding ADHD (for teens)
www.kidshealth.org/teen/school_jobs/school/adhd.html
What is Hyperactivity (for kids)
www.kidshealth.org/kid/health_problems/
learning_problem/adhdkid.html
MedlinePlus - US National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health
Health Topics: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
Medical Encyclopedia: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHY)
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Fact Sheet
National Institute of Mental Health - National Institutes of Health
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder booklet (revised 2006)
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Helpful Organizations
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
National, non-profit organization providing education, advocacy and support for individuals with ADHD and professionals who serve them. "En Espanol" section of the website with information in Spanish. For help finding local support groups call toll free to 800-233-4050 or look at website under "support", then "chapter locator".
www.chadd.org
Northwest CHADD branch
Seattle area chapter and events. www.nwchadd.org/
Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA)
Nonprofit, national organization that provides resources and advocates for the needs of ADHD individuals and their families. 1-847-432-ADDA (2332)
www.add.org
Behavior Management Ideas - Tips for Parents (from ADDA-Southern Region)
LD Online-WETA Public Television and The Coordinated Campaign for Learning Disabilities
Information on ADHD and learning disabilities at home and in the classroom for parents, teachers and other professionals.
National Resource Center (NRC) on AD/HD
National clearinghouse dedicated to evidence-based science and treatment of AD/HD. Staffed with health care experts who respond to public inquiries in English and Spanish via the telephone toll-free number (800-233-4050) and website.
www.help4adhd.org
PAVE (Parents Are Vital In Education)- Washington State
Education and advocacy support for parents in Washington State. Call toll free: 1-800-5-PARENT
www.washingtonpave.org/
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Links for Additional Information
American Academy of Family Physicians
Information for families on variety of childhood topics including ADHD. Some material in Spanish.
http://familydoctor.org/x4945.xml
American Academy of Pediatrics - National Center of Medical Home Initiatives for Children wtth Special Needs
ADD/ADHD Weblinks for Families and Professionals
www.medicalhomeinfo.org/health/add_adhd.html
Family Village - Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin
Information, resources and communication opportunities for persons with cognitive and other disabilities, their families, and professionals. See Attention Deficit Disorder Pages in library section.
www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/lib_adhd.htm
ADHD Toolkit for Health Care Practitioners
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the National Initiative for Children's Healthcare Quality (NICHQ)
Materials developed by and for primary care providers to identify and manage ADHD in their pediatric patients. Toolkit includes handouts for parents, homework tips, and and advice for providers and parents about how to carry out recommended ADHD guidelines. Learn what providers are being encouraged to do for their patients with ADHD.
- NICHQ temporary location- partial listing through the home page, under "What's New at NICHQ" - PDFs in a zip file (5/16/2005)
www.nichq.org/nichq
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