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Attention Deficit Disorder

ADD & ADHD

 

There are different types of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.  Learn how ADHD is diagnosed and treated, and how individuals suffering from ADHD can manage this disorder, and how parents, family members, or partners of individuals with ADHD can help their loved ones.

 

Internet Resources

 

About Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

ADDReferral.com

ADHD

ADHD (CPA)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (Internet Mental Health)

Born To Explore! The Other Side of ADD

Children & Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (C.H.A.D.D.)

LD/ADD Pride Online (Adults with LD/ADD)

Learning Disabilities

Medication Information for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

National Attention Deficit Disorder Association

 

Recommended Reading

 

Amen, Daniel G.
Healing ADD: The Breakthrough Program That Allows You to See and Heal the Six Types of Attention Deficit Disorder. Putnam Pub Group, 2001

 

Barkley, Russell A.
Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents (Rev.Ed.). Guilford Press, 2000

 

Hallowell, Edward M.
Driven to Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood through Adulthood. Simon & Schuster/Trade, 1995

 

Kelly, Kate, & Ramundo, Peggy
You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?! A Self-Help Book for Adults With Attention Deficit Disorder. Fireside Books, 1996

 

Koplewicz, Harold S.
It's Nobody's Fault: New Hope and Help for Difficult Children. Random House, 1997

 

Parker, Harvey C.
Problem Solver Guide for Students with ADHD: Ready-To-Use Interventions for Elementary and Secondary Students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Specialty Press, 2001

 

Quinn, Patricia O., & Stern, Judith M.
Putting on the Brakes: Young People's Guide to Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. CCL Corporation, 1991

 

Quinn, Patricia O., & Stern, Judith M.
The "Putting on the Brakes" Activity Book for Young People with ADHD. CCL Corporation, 1993

 

Weiss, Lynn
ADD and Creativity: Tapping Your Inner Muse. Taylor Publishing, 1997

 

Weiss, Lynn
ADD On The Job: Making Your ADD Work For You. Taylor Publications, 1996

 

Weiss, Lynn
Attention Deficit Disorder in Adults (3rd Edition). Taylor Publications, 1997

 

Weiss, Lynn
Give Your ADD Teen A Chance: A Guide for Parents of Teenagers with Attention Deficit Disorder. NavPress Publishing, 1996

 

 

 

 

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