From the Desk
of
Mariam A. Mott, Ph.D.
Web Sites for ADHD
ADHD.COM
Parent’s Place
http://www.adhd.com This web site is designed for families with
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It provides information, resources, support,
and tips. The visitor can also subscribe
to their FREE newsletter.
ATTENTION
DEFICIT DISORDER ASSOCIATION
http://www.add.org This web site provides information about the
disorder, as well as articles related to research and treatment. It also provides resources and information on
support groups.
ATTENTION
RESEARCH UPDATE
http://www.helpforadd.com This is a FREE e-mail newsletter that helps
parents, professionals, and educators stay informed about important research on
ADHD. The newsletter is authored by Dr.
David Rabiner, who is a research psychologist at
CHILD
DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE, Information on ADHD
http://www.childdevelopmentinfo.com/disorders/adhd.shtml This website provides a variety of information about ADHD,
including the definition, proper diagnosis, causes, treatment (e.g.,
medication, diet and nutrition, and behavior modification), co-existing
difficulties (e.g., social problems), parenting strategies, classroom
management, self-help books and tapes, and current scientific research. The website also includes a list of ADHD
support organizations.
CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH
ATTENTION-DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (CHADD) http://www.chadd.org This web site is an excellent source of
information on causes, diagnosis, and treatment of ADHD in both children and
adults. The site includes frequently
asked questions (FAQs), as well as “fact sheets” on
the several topics, including the following:
An overview of ADHD; parenting a child with ADHD; medical management of
ADHD; ADHD and co-existing disorders; and unproven treatments. The site also offers a chat room, links, a
chapter locator, and research studies (among other information).
MENTAL
HELP NET http://www.mentalhelp.net This website allows you to search on ADHD and
get information on several topics, including the following: Symptoms; treatment; online resources;
on-line support groups; organizations; behavior, motivation and self-control;
book reviews; and research.
MY
ADHD.COM
http://www.myadhd.com This web site offers a free
e-mail subscription to a monthly newsletter, and also provides subscribers
access to several instruments to monitor ADHD symptoms.
SCHWAB LEARNING http://www.schwablearning.org This website contains a wealth of information
about children with learning difficulties, and is an excellent resource for
parents. It allows the user to search
for information on ADHD (e.g., diagnosis, treatment, behavioral strategies,
etc.), as well as on a variety of “co-morbid” disorders (e.g., learning
disorders). The information is easy to
find and easy to understand.
Internet References
AMERICAN
This clinical practice guideline provides recommendations for the assessment
and diagnosis of school-aged children with ADHD. (You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to
access this document.)
AMERICAN
PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION (APA) Combination of Drug and Behavior
Interventions Are Most Effective for Treating Teenagers with ADHD
http://www.apa.org/releases/adhdteens.html A new study appearing in the current issue of
Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology found that methylphenidate
(Ritalin), in combination with a behavior modification intervention, improved
teen's diagnosed with ADHD performance on a range of academic measures.
CENTER
FOR EFFECTIVE COLLABORATION AND PRACTICE Addressing
Student Problem Behavior http://cecp.air.org/fba/problembehavior/funcanal.pdf
This paper outlines the process for conducting a functional behavioral
assessment and a description of how to develop and implement various
interventions in planning an individualized education program (IEP). (The Adobe
Reader is needed.)
MENTAL
HEALTH: A REPORT OF THE SURGEON GENERAL Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity
Disorder
http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/mentalhealth/chapter3/sec4.html The report reviews
prevalence, etiology, diagnostic criteria, and treatment options.
NATIONAL
INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH (NIMH): Attention
Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)—Questions and Answers. http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/adhdqa.cfm This article provides an excellent overview
that includes symptoms, diagnosis, genetic influences, and a review of
treatments for ADHD.
SCHWAB
LEARNING AD/HD: An Overview
http://www.schwablearning.org/Articles.asp?r=26
SCHWAB
LEARNING Barkley: AD/HD Medication Outline
http://www.schwablearning.org/Articles.asp?r=56
SCHWAB
LEARNING Barkley: AD/HD Theory, Diagnosis,
Treatment (Lecture Summary)
http://www.schwablearning.org/Articles.asp?r=54
UCLA
SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH PROJECT Attention
Problems: Intervention and Resources http://www.smhp.psych.ucla.edu/pdfdocs/Attention/attention.pdf This packet serves as a starting point for
increasing awareness of assessment and treating of attention problems. (Adobe
Reader is needed to access this document).
The Use of Medication in
Treating Attention Deficit Disorder and ADHD http://www.helpforadd.com/medtreat.htm
Books
Barkley,
Russell A. (1995). Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents.
Nadeau, Kathleen G. &
Quinn, Patricia O. and Stern, Judith M. (2001). Putting on the
Brakes: Young People's Guide to Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder (Revised Edition).