Attention Deficit Disorder
Resources for Parents and Children
By Gwen Morrison
– This site is packed full of articles for parents, expert resources, tools and up-to-date news geared at helping children improve their attention skills.
ConductDisorders.com – This is a site featuring a large group of parents who are raising challenging children. It is a great place to connect with other parents who are dealing with similar issues in their own families and who can offer you tips based on their own experiences. This easy-to-maneuver site also offers great articles, book reviews and great support forums. It is not exclusively an ADD information site, but offers such a great forum for discussion that it should not be overlooked. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) – This valuable resource offers information on symptoms, treatment options, educational options and a wealth of information on contacts for support organizations. ADHDNews.com – A wonderful place to meet other parents to discuss key issues in the health of your children. It provides a great deal of information on advocacy, as well as problem-solving tips, books and educational articles. Though the newsletter is currently on hold, the archives provide a lot of information for parents and children. ADD Helpline -- This award-winning site provides support and information for a variety of approaches to treatment through its chat room, message board and specialist directory. It also offers monthly columns and a newsletter and a wide variety of ADD articles. The great thing about this site is that it has a special place for kids to learn more about ADD through a link called For Kids Like Me
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