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Edutech/adhd Owner's Manual
Attention deficit hyperactivity. Contains definitions, medication, behavioral and general information about attention deficit disorder and hyperactivity.
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Internet Mental Health: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Description of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. It also contains links to information on symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, research, booklets, and magazine articles, as well as informational videos.
Curated OER
Kids Health: What Is Hyperactivity?
Learn about this common condition, how it's treated and how medical professionals decide whether a kid has ADHD. Be sure to click on the tabs to the right to get more information.
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Adda/national Attention Deficit Disorder Association
The National Attention Deficit Disorder Association. The site contains information on legal issues, research, treatment, school, support etc. Very comprehensive site.
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Almost Completely True Adventures of Dav Pilkey
Author-illustrator Dav Pilkey tells his life story in his amusing comic strip form. The biography must be downloaded and is in PDF form.
Center for Parent Information and Resources
Nichcy Publications: Disability Information
Here are fact sheets on disabilities, available in text or PDF, English or Spanish. Each offers characteristics of the disability, tips for teachers and parents, and lists of related resources.
Center for Parent Information and Resources
Nichcy Publications: Disability Information
Here are fact sheets on disabilities, available in text or PDF, English or Spanish. Each offers characteristics of the disability, tips for teachers and parents, and lists of related resources.
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Mental help.net: Introduction to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (Adhd)
This site provides an overview of ADHD. Under the menu toolbar on the right, you'll find information on the symptoms and treatment of ADHD.
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Chadd: Understanding Adhd: About Adhd
Provides detailed information about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and discusses common confusion with various labels, including ADD or attention deficit disorder. Includes downloadable factsheet.
PBS
Pbs: Medicating Kids
This PBS Frontline series companion site features the reaction that four different families had to medication designed to treat ADHD. This program can be viewed in its entirety or in six separate segments. Positive and negative aspects...
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The Story of Attention Deficit Disorder
This article discusses the negative aspects of diagnosing and medicating children who are believed to have ADD or ADHD. Includes a list of 50 Ways to Improve Your Child's Behavior and Attention Span.
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Ad ders.org: What Is a.d.d./a.d.h.d?
This site gives a brief description of ADD/ADHD, some of the behaviors of children who may be diagnosed with it and what the potential cause may be. There is also an ADD simulation you can try.
Kidsource OnLine
Kid Source on Line: Teaching Children With Attention Deficit Disorder
ADD is defined and differentiated from ADHD. Includes tips on establishing a productive learning environment as well as giving instructions and assignments to students with Attention Deficit Disorder.
Mental Health America
Mental Health America: Mental Health Info: Adhd and Add
Introduction to ADHD and ADD in children covers the signs and symptoms, causes, the impact they have, and how to get help.
Other
Iser: Attention Deficit Disorder Assessment Resources
A nationwide directory for resources, information and treatment centers related to attention deficit disorder.
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Carl Sandburg Hs: College Planning & Special Ed Issues
Are you interested in learning about special education issues in college planning? This guidance site has developed an extensive list of resources related to special education issues.
A to Z Teacher Stuff
Ato Z Teacher Stuff: Classroom Management Strategies for Adhd Students
Teachers write in with their proven strategies for improving the education experiences of their ADD/ADHD students, their other students, and themselves!
WebMD
Web Md: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
This site from WebMD provides a great topic overview of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Also provides links to causes, symptoms, risks, medications, surgery information, home treatment and prevention.
Lesson Tutor
Lesson Tutor: Add and Adhd Home Page
Common sense tips and new techniques are included here in a number of articles related to ADD and ADHD.
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Optometrists Network: Attention Deficit Disorder
Use this comprehensive index linking to various articles and online resources about ADD to learn more about the disorder, how it is treated, and current related news and information.
Lesson Tutor
Lesson Tutor: Add and Adhd Home Page
Common sense tips and new techniques are included here in a number of articles related to ADD and ADHD.
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Sharper Mind Centers: Questions About Add/adhd
This site from the Sharper Mind Centers provides a list of frequently asked questions about ADD, ADHD and Dyslexia. The questions are thoroughly answered and are very interesting. This is a good site to answer questions on the subject.
Family Education
Family Education: Is Retention Beneficial for a Gifted Ld/add Child?
Learn about the option of holding back a gifted student with a learning disability and why it is not beneficial.
Other
First Signs: Other Developmental Disorders
Although developmental and behavioral disorders are increasingly widespread, they are still poorly understood by most of society. The lack of knowledge is further compounded by the stigma that often accompanies a diagnosis of a...