ADHD / Special Needs Resources
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    AboutOurKids.org This comprehensive site may be the "Yellow Pages for Parents" -- it provides current research, news, and articles related to children's mental health and other parenting concerns.
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    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.
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    Facts for Families The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry provides several helpful fact sheets for families, in addition to their more in-depth clinical research pages.
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    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.
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    Glossary of Mental Illnesses Affecting Teens A helpful resource for anyone working with teens, from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
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    Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and Disasters The purpose of this fact sheet from The National Institute of Mental Health is to tell what is known about the impact of violence and disasters on children and suggest steps to minimize long-term emotional harm. Check out the links to additional resources for parents at this site.
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    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.
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    KidsHealth for Parents This site provides parents with general information related to all aspects of health, with a particular focus on emotional development on this page.
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    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.
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    NAMI's Child and Adolescent Action Center (CAAC) CAAC offers resources and technical assistance to families, child-serving professionals and youth and young adults. CAAC advocates for early identification of emerging mental illness and early intervention, along with a full array of effective services and supports in every state and community across the country.
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    ParentPals.com An excellent resource site for parents of gifted and special needs children.
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    Pediatric Psychiatry Pamphlets These pamphlets, written by a pediatric psychiatrist, Dr. Jim Chandler, describe the diagnosis and treatment of common child and adolescent psychiatric disorders including ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), Conduct disorder, Oppositional Defiant disorder, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Social Phobia, Panic Disorder, Obsessive-compulsive disorder, Tourette's and Tic Disorders and Learning Disabilities.
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    Print Resources For Parents and Teachers Extensive list of resource materials and addresses.
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    Psych Central Dr. John Grohol's Mental Health Page, an index for psychology, support, and mental health issues, resources, and people on the Internet.
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    Psychiatric Disorders Affecting Children and Adolescents Provides concise and up-to-date information on issues that affect children, teenagers, and their families.
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    Reach Out! Designed for teens, an excellent source of information and help related to suicide prevention.
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    Special Child Magazine A helpful online magazine for parents of children with disabilities.

    ADHD teaching resource Back to "Especially for Parents."

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