Guides: CHDV C141 Guide for Lisa Fuller: Attention Deficit Disorders (ADD)

Professional Organizations

American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry: https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Resource_Centers/ADHD_Resource_Center/Home.aspx

This ADHD Resource Center includes frequently asked questions, medication guides for parents, videos and clinical resources.

Attention Deficit Disorder Association: https://add.org/

ADDA is a worldwide inclusive community of supportive ADHD adults who make it possible to thrive with ADHD. ADDA was created by adults with ADHD for adults with ADHD and is run by adults with ADHD. We celebrate our strengths, grow in our weaknesses, and empower our members to discover and reach their full potential. ADDA provides a welcoming and safe environment, delivers reliable information, encourages innovative approaches, and models ADHD best practices.

Parent & Teacher Resources: Articles and Books

Encyclopedia of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders by Evelyn B. Kelly
ISBN: 9780313342509
Publication Date: 2009-09-10
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder--and the arguments relative to its diagnosis and treatment--have been prominent in health news for the last twenty years. In 2005, more than 100 physicians signed documentation in the medical community validating ADHD as a mental disorder. The Encyclopedia of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders traces the disorder's history in detail for students and adults, identifying the people, places, tests, symptoms, treatments, and current and future avenues of research for this disease. Striking young children and with a ratio of 2:1 males to females, the symptoms of ADHD can persist well into adulthood, making education and a career difficult for patients. Whether researching the disease for personal or educational purposes, readers will find this encyclopedia provides a complete foundation in everything related to ADHD.

Andrews, K. B. (1999). Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: The implications for early childhood educators. Early Childhood Special Education. Early Childhood Education Journal, 27(2), 115–117. https://cerrocoso.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=11305138&site=ehost-live

Notes that attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is commonly diagnosed in the first few years of education. Details characteristics of ADHD and education interventions, including: (1) giving frequent, immediate, and specific feedback; (2) breaking tasks into smaller units; and (3) using preferred activities to reinforce appropriate behavior.

ADDitude (n.d.). Inside the ADHD Minde. https://www.additudemag.com/

ADDitude is an online resource for people with attention-deficit disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and their families. The site offers materials on support, education and awareness-raising, and the various paths to treatment. The network's website features ADDitude Magazine; newsletters; symptom tests to share with physicians; a directory of treatment facilities and practitioners; blogs; and discussion forums.