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Attention
Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Resources
What
Are Sources of Information and Support?
Several publications, organizations, and support groups exist
to help individuals, teachers, and families to understand and cope with
attention disorders. The following resources provide a good starting point for
gaining insight, practical solutions, and support. Other resources are
outpatient clinics of children’s hospitals, university medical centers, and
community mental health centers. Additional printed information can be found
at libraries and bookstores.
Books for Children and Teens
Thompson, M. My Brother Matthew. Rockville, MD: Woodbine House,
1992.
Books for Adults With Attention Disorders:
- Adelman,
P., and Wren, C. Learning Disabilities, Graduate School, and Careers: The
Student's Perspective. Lake Forest, IL: Learning Opportunities Program,
Barat College, 1990.
- Hallowell,
E., and Ratey, J. Driven to Distraction. New York: Pantheon Books,
1994.
- Hartmann,
T. Attention Deficit Disorder: A New Perception. Lancaster, PA:
Underwood-Miller, 1993.
- Kelly,
K., and Ramundo, P. You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid, or Crazy?! Cincinnati,
OH: Tyrell and Jeremy Press, 1993.
- Weiss,
G., and Hechtman, L. (eds). Hyperactive Children Grown Up. 2d ed. New
York: Guilford Press, 1992.
- Weiss,
L. Attention Deficit Disorder in Adults. Dallas, TX: Taylor Pub. Co.,
1992.
- Wender,
P. The Hyperactive Child, Adolescence, and Adult: Attention Deficit
Disorder Through the Lifespan. New York: Oxford University Press, 1987.
Books for Parents:
- Anderson,
W.; Chitwood, S.; and Hayden, D. Negotiating the Special Education Maze: A
Guide for Parents and Teachers. 2d ed. Rockville, MD: Woodbine House,
1990.
- Bain,
L. A Parent's Guide to Attention Deficit Disorders. New York: Dell
Publishing, 1991.
- Barkley,
R. Defiant Children. New York: Guilford Press, 1987.
- Child
Psychopharmacy Center, University of Wisconsin. Stimulants and Hyperactive
Children. Madison: 1990. (Order by calling (608) 263-6171.)
- Copeland,
E., and Love, V. Attention, Please!: A Comprehensive Guide for
Successfully Parenting Children with Attention Disorders and
Hyperactivity. Atlanta, GA: SPI Press, 1991.
- Fowler,
M. Maybe You Know My Kid: A Parent's Guide to Identifying, Understanding,
and Helping your Child with ADHD. New York: Birch Lane Press, 1990.
- Goldstein,
S., and Goldstein, M. Hyperactivity: Why Won't My Child Pay Attention? New
York: J. Wiley, 1992.
- Greenberg,
G.; Horn, S.; and Wade F. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder:
Questions & Answers for Parents. Champaign, IL: Research Press,
1991.
- Ingersoll,
B., and Goldstein, S. Attention Deficit Disorder and Learning
Disabilities: Realities, Myths, and Controversial Treatments. New York:
Doubleday, 1993.
- Kennedy,
P.; Terdal, L.; and Fusetti, L. The Hyperactive Child Book. New York: St.
Martrin's Press, 1993.
- Moss,
R., and Dunlap, H. Why Johnny Can't Concentrate: Coping with Attention
Deficit Problems. New York: Bantam Books, 1990.
- Silver,
L. Dr. Silver's Advice to Parents on Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Press, 1993.
- Vail,
P. Smart Kids with School Problems. New York: EP Dutton, 1987.
- Wilson,
N. Optimizing Special Education: How Parents Can Make a Difference. New
York: Insight Books, 1992.
- Windell,
J. Discipline: A Sourcebook of 50 Failsafe Techniques for Parents. New
York: Collier Books, 1991.
Other Resources:
For individuals with a computer and modem, there are on-line bulletin boards
where parents, adults with ADHD, and medical professionals share experiences,
offer emotional support, and ask and respond to questions.
Two such on-line services include CompuServe [(800) 848-8990]
and America Online [(800) 827-6364]. You may also wish to check with other
national and local on-line communications companies to see if they offer
similar services.
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Resources for Teachers and Specialists:
- Barkley,
R. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (four 40-minute videocassettes
in VHS format). New York: Guilford Publications, 1990.
- Copeland,
E., and Love, V. Attention Without Tension: A Teacher's Handbook on
Attention Disorders. Atlanta, GA: 3 C's of Childhood, 1992.
- Harris,
K., and Graham, S. Helping Young Writers Master the Craft. Cambridge, MA:
Brookline Books, 1992.
- Johnson,
D. I Can't Sit Still-Educating and Affirming Inattentive and Hyperactive
Children: Suggestions for Parents, Teachers, and Other Care Providers of
Children to Age 10. Santa Cruz, CA: ETR Associates, 1992.
- Parker,
H. The ADD Hyperactivity Handbook for Schools. Plantation, FL: Impact
Publications, 1992.
Related Materials Available from NIH:
Attention Deficit Disorder Information Packet and "Know Your Brain
Fact Sheet." Both are available from NIH Neurological Institute, P.O. Box
5801; Bethesda, MD 20824 (800) 352-9424. Learning Disabilities (NIH Pub. No.
93-3611) and "Plain Talk about Depression' (NIH Pub. No. 93-3561). These
are available by contacting: NIMH, 6001 Executive Boulevard, Rm. 8184, MSC
9663 Bethesda, MD 20892-9663.
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Support Groups and Organizations
Attention Deficit Information Network (Ad-IN)
475 Hillside Avenue
Needham, MA 02194
(781) 455-9895
Provides up-to-date information on current research, regional meetings. Offers
aid in finding solutions to practical problems faced by adults and children
with an attention disorder.
ADD Warehouse
300 NW 70th Avenue
Plantation, FL 33317
(800) 233-9273
Distributes books, tapes, videos, and assessment on attention deficit
hyperactivity disorders. A central location for ordering many of the books
listed above. Call for catalog.
Center for Mental Health Services
Office of Consumer, Family, and Public Information
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 15-105
Rockville, MD 20857
(301) 443-2792
This national center, a component of the U.S. Public Health Service, provides
a range of information on mental health, treatment, and support
services.
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders
(CH.A.D.D.)
499 NW 70th Avenue, Suite 101
Plantation, FL 33317
(800) 233-4050
A major advocate and key information source for people dealing with attention
disorders. Sponsors support groups and publishes two newsletters concerning
attention disorders for parents and professionals.
Council for Exceptional Children
11920 Association Drive
Reston, VA 22091
(703) 620-3660
Provides publications for educators. Can also provide referral to ERIC
(Educational Resource Information Center) Clearinghouse for Handicapped and
Gifted Children.
Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
1021 Prince Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 684-7710
Provides information, support, and referrals through federation chapters
throughout the country. This national parent-run organization focuses on the
needs of children with broad mental health problems.
HEATH Resource Center
American Council on Education
1 Dupont Circle, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20036
(800) 544-3284
A national clearinghouse on post-high school education for people with
disabilities.
Learning Disabilities Association of America
4156 Library Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
(412) 341-8077
Provides information and referral to state chapters, parent resources, and
local support groups. Publishes news briefs and a professional journal.
National Association of Private Schools
for Exceptional Children
1522 K Street, NW, Suite 1032
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 408-3338
Provides referrals to private special education programs.
National Center for Learning Disabilities
99 Park Avenue, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10016
(212) 687-7211
Provides referrals and resources. Publishes Their World magazine describing
true stories on ways children and adults cope with LD.
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
P.O. Box 2345
Rockville, MD 20847
(800) 729-6686
Provides information on the risks of alcohol during pregnancy, and fetal
alcohol syndrome.
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY)
P.O. Box 1492
Washington, DC 20013
(800) 695-0285
Publishes free, fact-filled newsletters. Arranges workshops. Advises parents
on the laws entitling children with disabilities to special education and
other services.
Sibling Information Network
A.J. Pappanikou Center
1776 Ellington Road
South Windsor, CT 06074
(203) 648-1205
Publishes a newsletter for and about siblings of children with special
needs.
Tourette Syndrome Association
42-40 Bell Boulevard
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 224-2999
State and local chapters provide national information, advocacy, research, and
support.
Credits
- This
booklet was written by Sharyn Neuwirth, M.Ed., an education writer and
instructional designer in Silver Spring, MD.
- Scientific
information and review was provided by NIMH staff members L. Eugene
Arnold, M.D.; F. Xavier Castellanos, M.D.; and
- Alan
J. Zametkin, M.D. Also providing review and assistance were Russell A.
Barkley, Ph.D., University of Massachusetts
- Medical
School; Eileen Weiner-Dwyer, Ph.D., and Kevin Dwyer, M.A., N.C.S.P., of
the Montgomery County (Maryland) Schools;
- JoAnne
Evans, R.N., Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders; Jane
Hauser, U.S. Department of Education; Reid
- Lyon,
Ph.D., National Institute of Child Health and Human Development; Harvey C.
Parker, Ph.D., A.D.D. Warehouse; Larry B.
- Silver,
M.D., Georgetown University. Editorial direction was provided by Lynn J.
Cave, NIMH.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Public Health Service
National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Mental Health
NIH Publication No. 96-3572
Printed 1994, Reprinted 1996
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