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 Related Disorders Information/Treatment	AbilityHub	Assistive Technology for people with a disability who find operating a computer difficult, maybe even impossible. AbilityHub is a firm starting point for finding information concerning Assistive Technology. * New!
	Mental Health Related Disorders Information/Treatment	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.
	Mental Health Related Disorders Information/Treatment	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 Related Disorders Information/Treatment	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 Related Disorders Information/Treatment	Children's and Adolescents' Mental Health	The Center for Mental Health Services provides this overview.
	Mental Health Related Disorders Information/Treatment	Children's Mental Health Education Campaign	In addition to providing current research, this site also offers kids a "mental health" coloring book titled "How Do You Feel" -- take time to see what this national campaign is achieving. * New!
	Mental Health Related Disorders Information/Treatment	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. * New!
	Mental Health Related Disorders Information/Treatment	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 Related Disorders Information/Treatment	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 Related Disorders Information/Treatment	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. * New!
	Mental Health Related Disorders Information/Treatment	Internet Mental Health	Lists numerous resource links for specific concerns, in addition to universities, organizations, and general medical resources. * New!
	Mental Health Related Disorders Information/Treatment	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 Related Disorders Information/Treatment	Juvenile Justice	Juvenile Justice is published by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) and offers articles focused on youth mental health concerns in society.
	Mental Health Related Disorders Information/Treatment	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. * New!
	Mental Health Related Disorders Information/Treatment	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 Related Disorders Information/Treatment	Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Disorders in Children and Adolescents	Includes resources defining and explaining disorders which are very real and in deed, treatable. * New!
	Mental Health Related Disorders Information/Treatment	National Center of Medical Home Initiatives for Children with Special Needs	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 Related Disorders Information/Treatment	ParentPals.com	An excellent resource site for parents of gifted and special needs children.
	Mental Health Related Disorders Information/Treatment	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 Related Disorders Information/Treatment	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. * New!
	Mental Health Related Disorders Information/Treatment	Print Resources For Parents and Teachers	Extensive list of resource materials and addresses.
	Mental Health Related Disorders Information/Treatment	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 Related Disorders Information/Treatment	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 Related Disorders Information/Treatment	Reach Out!	Designed for teens, an excellent source of information and help related to suicide prevention. * New!
	Mental Health Related Disorders Information/Treatment	Special Child Magazine	A helpful online magazine for parents of children with disabilities.
	Mental Health Related Disorders Information/Treatment	Specifica Mental Health Resources	Maintained by Jeanine Wade, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist, Austin, Texas, this site categorizes resources by subject and includes organization links. * New!

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