ADHD - Information for Parents
 
 
 
 
     
     
 
  What is ADHD? - Facts and FAQs about ADHD  
  CDC.gov: Facts about ADHD
help4adhd.org: FAQs about ADHD
CDC.gov: Information Sheets
help4adhd.org: Information Sheets on ADHD
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
  Symptoms & Signs  
 
Does your child has poor school performance, has trouble finishing school work, can't focus, talks nonstop, or has difficulty taking turns..?
helpguide.org: Sign/symptoms nimh.nih.gov
mentalhealthamerica.net chadd.org: Symptoms
nami.org uchicagokidshospital.org
 
 

familydoctor.org: What Parents should know?

 
 
 
 

 

 
 
  Screen and Diagnosis of ADHD  
 

nccpeds.com - Does My Child Have ADHD?
nccpeds.com-Evaluating Your Child for ADHD

 
  cdc.gov: Diagnosing ADHD  
     
 

NICHQ Vanderbilt Assessment
nccpeds.com- PARENT Informant
nccpeds.com- Sample for PARENT Informant
nccpeds.com- TEACHER Informant
nccpeds.com- Scoring Instructions for Assessment

 
 
 
 

 

 
 
Other Conditions or Comorbidity
  www.cdc.gov- Other Conditions  
  ncpamd.com: ADHD_Comorbidity  
  Child Mental Health Information  
 
 
     
 
Adult ADHD
  Based the Adult ADHD Self-Report SCALE (ASRS-v1.1) Symptom Checklist
psychcentral.com: Quick Adult ADHD Screening Test
psychcentral.com: Adult ADHD Screening Quiz

webmd.com: ADHD in Adults
help4adhd.org: Managing Medication in Adults with ADHD
add.org: Helping Adults with ADHD Lead Better Lives
addresources.org: Adult ADHD: 50 Tips on Management
helpguide.org: Adult ADD and ADHD
medicinenet.com: ADHD in Adults
 
 
 
     
     
 
   
 
   
 
     
 
  Statistics
  "3-7% of school-aged children suffer from ADHD. Diagnosis of ADHD increased an average of 3% per year from 1997 to 2006" CDC information
   
  "There are 4.5 million chidlren ages 3-17 with ADHD." help4adhd.org
   
  "ADHD also affects an estimated 4.1% of adules, ages 18-44, in a given year." nimh.nih.gov
 
     
 
  What causes ADHD?
 
The exact causes of ADHD have not yet been sure, but research studies suggest a combination of factors may contribute to ADHD such as genetics, brain injuries, environmental, nutrition, maternal smoking, drug use and exposure to toxins...
 
mayoclinic.com nimh.nih.gov
  help4adhd:Brain Difference
help4adhd: Brain Chemistry
 
     
 
   
 
   
   
 
     
     
     
  After Diagnosis  
     
  Living with ADHD  
  cdc.gov-after an ADHD Diagnosis
harvardpilgrim.org- Helping the Child with ADHD
nccpeds.com- For Parents
cdc.gov- Treatment
fpnotebook.com- ADHD Management
nccpeds.com: ADHD and Sleep Problems
 
     
  Behavior modification  
  chadd.org: Parenting a Child with ADHD
cdc.gov: Behavioral Therapy
mayoclinic.com: ADHD-Coping and Support
help4adhd.org: Parenting a Child with ADHD
users.rcn.com: 8 Principles to Guide ADHD Child
cdc.gov: Positive Parenting Tips
kidshealth.org Positive Parenting
 
     
  Medication  
  webmd.com: ADHD Medication Chart
help4adhd.org: ADHD Medications
helpguide.org: ADHD Drugs Right For Your Child?
psych.org: Parents Medication Guide
Parents Medication Guide (Spanish)
help4adhd.org: Managing Medications
 
     
  Education/School and ADHD  
  healthcentral.com: Classroom Management of ADHD
nccpeds.com: Working with Your Child’s School
nccpeds.com: Homework Tips for Parents
nccpeds: Establish a School-Home Daily Report Card
chadd.org: School and ADHD
westfieldacademy.org: Top 10 Favorite Teaching Tips
nccpeds.com: Educational Rights for kids with ADHD
help4adhd.org: Education Rights
 
     
  Legal Supporting Link  
     
  Referral  
 

 
 
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The page started on 02/06/2010, updated on 04/11/2010