Other ADHD and LD Websites
chadd.org - Website of CHADD - Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder
help4adhd.org - CHADD's resource center - includes information in Spanish
add.org - National organization dedicated to adults with ADHD
add.about.com - Comprehensive, down-to-earth site on all aspects of ADHD
addforums.com - Discussion groups for people dealing with ADHD
drhallowell.com - site by one of the authors of Driven to Distraction
interdys.org - Website of the International Dyslexia Association, includes information in Spanish
thearclink.org national organization of and for people with mental retardation and related disabilities and their families.
NIMH Mental Health info - National Institutes of Mental Health info on:
Anxiety Disorders
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Autism
Bipolar Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder
Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Children & Violence
Depression
Eating Disorders
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Learning Disabilities
Medications and Mental Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Panic Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Psychotherapy Research: Opportunities & Questions
Schizophrenia
Social Phobia
Suicide
familyeducation.com Parenting advice, child development and family reference
Ldonline.com Excellent, comprehensive web site on learning disabilities for parents, teachers, and other professionals
addwarehouse.com Online Catalog of Books, Videos, and Training Programs - Resources on Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD), Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Asperger's, Autism, Tourette's, and Learning Problems
addresource.com FREE search engine and directory for Attention Deficit Disorders and learning disabilities.
schwablearning.org A parent's guide to helping kids with learning difficulties.
oneaddplace.com A virtual neighborhood consolidating information and resources relating to Attention Deficit Disorder (A.D.D.), AD/HD and Learning Disorders (LD)
a4sk.org Advocates for Special Kids
addvance.com Answers to your questions about ADD (ADHD) by Patricia O. Quinn, MD and Kathleen Nadeau, PhD
greatschools.net Independent, non-profit organization committed to providing parents with information and tools to choose schools, support their children's education and improve schools in their communities.
allkindsofminds.org Non-profit institute that helps students who struggle with learning measurably improve their success in school and life by providing programs that integrate educational, scientific, and clinical expertise.
ldaca.org Learning Disabilities Association of California
Clutterers Anonymous A fellowship of individuals who share experience, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem with clutter and help others recover.
Partnership for Prescription Assistance List of 48 pharmaceutical firms that offer patient assistance programs
www.drthomasebrown.com Author of Attention Deficit Disorder: The Unfocused Mind in Children and Adults
K-12 Academics.com K-12 Education Resource Center
Resources
The National Center for Gender Issues and ADHD
The National Center for Gender Issues and ADHD has been founded by Patricia Quinn, M.D. and Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D. to promote awareness, advocacy, and research on AD/HD in women and girls.
For more info, visit http://www.ncgiadd.org/
TEAM OF ADVOCATES FOR SPECIAL KIDS (TASK) (714) 533-8275
Non-profit organization offers workshops, training & information to parents of handicapped children. (IEP/504/Legal Rights/Assistive Technology)
Autism Consulting Team
1712 North El Molino, Pasadena 91104. Mrs. Kristin Enriquez Capalbo, founder. (626) 345-9ACT
Summer school, Workshops, Parent Support Group, Social Skills Group, Sibling Social Group, Home programs, Tutoring, Parent Training, etc. Fee based. Groups meet at the Holy Family Educational Center, 1301 Rollin Street, So. Pasadena.
CHADD does not endorse, recommend, or make representations with respect to research, services, medication, treatments or products. Information is provided with the understanding that the organization is not engaged in rendering medical or legal advice or recommendations. You should not rely on this information to replace consultations with qualified health care or legal professionals to meet your individual needs. References to any treatment or therapy option, or to any program, service or treatment do not constitute an official endorsement by CHADD. Parents and professionals are encouraged to fully investigate treatment options and providers that may be most appropriate for a specific individual.