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

	FOCUS:	WEB SITE:	DESCRIPTION:
	Attention Deficit Information/Research	ADD FAQ Site	An Internet FAQ for parents and teachers of ADD diagnosed children.
	Attention Deficit Information/Research	ADDitude Magazine	Attention deficit information about ADHD symptoms, medication, treatment, diagnosis, and parenting ADD children from the experts at ADDitude magazine.
	Attention Deficit Information/Research	ADD.org	This site is probably the best resource on the web! * New!
	Attention Deficit Information/Research	ADD Resources	This site provides 60 free articles by national ADHD authorities as well as adults with ADD. In addition, the site hosts the National ADHD Directory which has over 550 service providers listed. Also provided is a free monthly eNews.
	Attention Deficit Information/Research	The ADD Adult Workbook	A series of articles and exercises for the adult who has ADD.
	Attention Deficit Information/Research	ADDvance: An Online Resource for Women & Girls with Attention Deficit Disorder	Super site providing articles, information regarding support groups, books, tapes, and other resources!
	Attention Deficit Information/Research	ADHD-Nutrition in Action	Offers advice regarding drug-free treatment of attention deficit disorder for those who desire this approach.
	Attention Deficit Information/Research	ADHDNews.com	Helpful site featuring research, blogs, and links!
	Attention Deficit Information/Research	Attention Deficit Disorder Today	An incredible, though somewhat overwhelming, resource of current information!
	Attention Deficit Information/Research	Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder	Dr. Robert R. Erk, Ed.D., Director of the Center for the Professional Study of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, gives a concise overview of how the family, school, and community can work together to help children who have ADHD.
	Attention Deficit Information/Research	Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - NIMH	National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)provides this fact sheet covering basic explanation of attention deficit disorder, its diagnosis, and its treatment.
	Attention Deficit Information/Research	Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder	Description of diagnostic criteria, research, booklets, and articles.
	Attention Deficit Information/Research	Help for ADD	A collection of information on ADHD compiled by Dr. David Rabiner; includes directions for subscribing to his free research updates.
	Attention Deficit Information/Research	Misunderstood Minds	I love this resource from PBS! Among the features: articles that clearly address identification of and the needs of students with various learning issues, especially ADHD; interactive features to help us understand what it is like to have a disability; and video discussions. * New!

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