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General information about ADHD and ADD- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

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• About ADD ADHD

  ADD/ADHD information from About.com.

• ADDISS: ADHD Information Services

  ADDISS, the National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service isa UK-based site for ADHD information. It provides information and resources for parents, sufferers, teachers or health professionals on all aspects ofADHD and associated conditions.

• ADDvance: Answers to your questions about ADHD

  ADDvance.com was developed by two internationally recognized authorities on ADD (ADHD) and authors of many books for children, teens, and adults. This new and expanded site has been developed to address the varied needs of all people with ADD (ADHD) across the lifespan. During many years of working with people with ADD (ADHD) the authors have learned many creative solutions to ADD (ADHD) challenges from the people they've worked with.

• ADHD

  ADHD ADD Site that exposes lies and pitfalls of Attention Deficit Disorder

• ADHD: What It Is, What It Isnt

  The term ADHD rolls off the tongues of anxious parents, doctors and educators with practiced ease, yet its meaning and affect on children is widely misunderstood. Thats partly because research is still homing in on the disorderreally a big basket of symptoms. Some researchers think this basket contains several different disorders. Adding to the misunderstanding, ADHD (Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder) is often blamed when anxiety, depression or the frustration or a learning disorder is whats really wrong.

• ADHD: What Parents Should Know

  Parentalguide to ADHD, its symptoms, causes andtreatments, sponsored by the American Academy of Family Physicians.

• Child Behaviour Test

  All children are sometimes restless, noisy and excitable. But only 1 percent of children have ADHD. So as a parent how can you tell whether your child's behaviour is outside the norm? Take this test, based on DSM-IVR criteria, to get an idea of whether your child might be showing symptoms of ADHD.

• Diet and ADHD

  ADHD has been linked to many factors, including genetics, child's environment, and nutrition. As far as nutrition goes, not much is known about how diet and ADHD are related. Some foods linked to ADHD are chocolate, or sugar in general, and food additives.

• LD OnLine.org

  LD OnLine seeks to help children and adults reach their full potential by providing accurate and up-to-date information and advice about learning disabilities and ADHD.

• Life with ADHD

  Life with ADHD is a site developed bythe father of a child with ADHD whowrites about ADHD news, information and current ADD/ADHD research.Also offers a free newsletter and helpful links.

• National Institute of Mental Health on ADHD

  Offers a detailed booklet that describes the symptoms, causes, and treatments, with information on getting help and coping.

• Northern County Psychiatric Associates

  Northern County Psychiatric Associates of Maryland offers an informational website containing articles devoted to ADHD in children and adults.

• oneADDplace.com

  oneADDplace.com is an on-line resource for ADD/ ADHD in children and adults. Learn the ADD and ADHD symptoms and how to test for them and discover the latest natural treatments and pharmaceutical medications and medicines.

• The ADD Information Library

  The Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Information Libraryprovides information about ADD /ADHD for parents and teachers. The site isbroken down into 10 easy-to-navigate informative lessons about the disorder and its treatment.

• The National Center for Learning Disabilities

  The National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) works to ensure that the nation's 15 million children, adolescents and adults with learning disabilities have every opportunity to succeed in school, work and life. NCLD provides essential information to parents, professionals and individuals with learning disabilities, promotes research and programs to foster effective learning and advocates for policies to protect and strengthen educational rights and opportunities.

• Your Guide to ADHD

  WebMD has developed anuseful and informativeguide dedicated to ADHD, including symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment for children and adults.

• Your Little Professor

  Your Little Professor is a friendly and helpful site if you are parent with an Asperger's Syndrome child.