ADHD / Special Needs Resources
Resources That Will Increase Our Understanding of and Improve Our Ability to Meet Kids' Needs:

	FOCUS:	WEB SITE:	DESCRIPTION:
	Mental Health Emotions and Behavior	Adolescence Directory On-Line (ADOL)	A service of the Center for Adolescent Studies at Indiana University providing educators, other professionals, and families with information related to a wide variety of issues, including ADHD, eating disorders, depression, adolescent development, and other issues related to the psychological well-being of teens.
	Mental Health Emotions and Behavior	Children and Violence	Michael Fenichel, Ph.D., President, NY State Psychological Association, provides these resource links to sites and articles for teachers, parents, and students. * New!
	Mental Health Emotions and Behavior	Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health	A National parent-run organization focused on the needs of children and youth with emotional, behavioral or mental disorders and their families. It has a Spanish site under construction, also. * New!
	Mental Health Emotions and Behavior	Glossary of Mental Illnesses Affecting Teens	A helpful resource for anyone working with teens, from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. * New!
	Mental Health Emotions and Behavior	Internet Resources for Special Children	In addition to providing links to resources for ADHD, this site covers many other disabilities as well, such as Asperger's Syndrome and Tourette's.
	Mental Health Emotions and Behavior	Mental Health: A Report of the Surgeon General	According to Donna E. Shalala, Secretary of Health and Human Services, "This seminal report provides us with an opportunity to dispel the myths and stigma surrounding mental illness." Chapter 3 focuses specifically on children and mental health. The report can be accessed online or downloaded in PDF format. * New!
	Mental Health Emotions and Behavior	The National Mental Health and Education Center for Children and Families	This site provides support for children and families and information to improve the professional training and practices of school psychologists and pupil service providers.
	Mental Health Emotions and Behavior	Pediatric Development and Behavior: Education and School Issues	Links to Eric Digests, associations, IEP information, and many other valuable resources for educators. * New!
	Mental Health Emotions and Behavior	Print Resources For Parents and Teachers	Extensive list of resource materials and addresses.
	Mental Health Emotions and Behavior	Psych Central	Dr. John Grohol's Mental Health Page, an index for psychology, support, and mental health issues, resources, and people on the Internet.
	Mental Health Emotions and Behavior	Psychiatric Disorders Affecting Children and Adolescents	Provides concise and up-to-date information on issues that affect children, teenagers, and their families. * New!
	Mental Health Emotions and Behavior	School Psychology Resources	Research and resources related to learning disabilities, ADHD, functional behavioral assessment, autism, adolescence, parenting, psychological assessment, special education, mental retardation, mental health, and more. * New!
	Mental Health Emotions and Behavior	School Phobia, Maureen Hogan, Ph.D.	This article examines why some kids fear school and what professionals can do to help. * New!

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