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Articles for parents about ADD/ADHD. Topics include symptoms, diagnosis, diet, environment, sleep, and medication.
www.drgreene.com
Links to articles on possible relationships between attention deficit disorders and vision problems, vision therapy for learning disabilities, and vision screening for at-risk students.
www.add-adhd.org
Overview of what they are and how ADHD affects these functions in children. Includes a chart with definitions, and associated dysfunctions.
www.lehighpsych.com
Discusses a study on how having a child with ADHD affects parents' satisfaction with their family life. Includes details of each study group, methods of data analysis, and recommendations for parents.
www.focusas.com
Helping Your Child Succeed at School: Parent as Coach, Advocate and Partner
Information on how parents can advocate for their child or teen while maintaining the child's sense of responsibility.
www.ncpamd.com
Gifted Students with ADHD: Between Two Worlds
Information for parents includes definitions, shared characteristics, specific challenges, evaluation and diagnosis, and treatment.
www.ncpamd.com
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Factsheet explains types, symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment. Includes managing behavior, school, medicines, diet and coping.
hcd2.bupa.co.uk
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (Exposing the Fraud of ADD and ADHD)
Commentaries, on news reports and articles, arguing that ADHD/ADD is a fraud. Emails, media appearances, and related sites also provided.
www.adhdfraud.com
Free email newsletter about current issues and research related to attention deficit disorders in children and teens. Includes newsletters for teachers and health professionals.
www.helpforadd.com
AD/HD and Enuresis (Bedwetting)
Discusses possible connections, prevalence of enuresis in children, suspected causes, and types of treatment. Includes behavior modification, psychotherapy, allergies, and medication.
www.ncpamd.com
Behavioral Treatment for ADHD: An Overview
Explains using positive reinforcement, rewards or privileges, and negative consequences to modify bad behavior. Includes creating a game plan, not teaching a child to misbehave, and when to seek professional help.
www.athealth.com
Pediatric Oncall: Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder
Answers to commonly asked questions on ADHD. Includes causes, treatments, hereditary factors, and relationship to intelligence.
www.pediatriconcall.com
Article discussing how ADHD may be the wrong diagnosis in many cases. Includes comments from mental health professionals, other possible diagnoses, and the story of one young boy.
www.jsonline.com
Problems in Identification and Assessment of ADHD
Paper discussing the revised criteria for diagnosis, following the publication of The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV). Includes behavioral similarities between attention deficit disorders and giftedness.
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Strattera Research Study for Children With ADHD
UC Irvine one-week study on family daily activities, moods, and stress. Recruiting families with children aged 8-12 who are on Strattera for attention/concentration problems.
www.palmtoppartners.net