ADD/ADHD
Individuals with ADD/ADHD experience problems with paying attention, impulsiveness, controlling their behavior, chronic boredom and restlessness, talking excessively, and being hyperactive (overactive). Usually, symptoms appear before age seven, however it is not uncommon for older children and/or adults to be newly identified.
What is ADD/ADHD?
ADHD: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
ADD: attention deficit disorder
Disorder includes: inattention, impulsivity, hyperactivity, and boredom.
Facts
- Boys are three times more likely than girls to have ADD/ADHD.
- Doctors do not know what causes ADD/ADHD.
- Both children and adults can have this condition.
- Parents do not cause ADD/ADHD.
- Children with ADD/ADHD may qualify for special education.
http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/factshe/fs19.pdf
For additional information, check out these resources:
Books
Chara, K. A. (2004). Sensory smarts: a book for kids with ADHD or autism spectrum disorders struggling with sensory integration problems. London; Philadelphia, PA: Jessica Kingsley.Parker, H. C. (2005). The ADHD handbook for schools: effective strategies for identifying and teaching students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Poindexter, A. R. (2006). Self-directed instructional courses: young people with mental retardation/intellectual disabilities [electronic resource]. Detroit, MI: National Association for the Dually Diagnosed. Note: Includes an instructional course on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children and adults.
Taylor, J. F. (2006). The survival guide for kids with ADD or ADHD. Minneapolis, MN : Free Spirit Publishing, Inc.
Walker, B. (2005). The girls' guide to AD/AD/HD: [don't lose this book!]. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House.
Zeigler Dendy, C. A. (2000). Teaching teens with ADD and ADHD: a quick reference guide for teachers and parents. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House.
Journals
- The ADHD Report
Web Sites
- Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA)
This is a non-profit agency that provides resources, information and networking to adults with AD/HD and to the professionals who serve them.
- www.add.org - Attention Deficit Network Inc. (Ad-In)
Provides the latest information from leading experts on AD/HD and other behavioral disorders and links to books, videos, audios, and other resource materials for adults and children. - www.addinfonetwork.com - Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
This agency serves people and families affected by attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. The agency also manages the National Resource Center on AD/HD, including a toll free hotline, library of resources, and website. - www.chadd.org - HealthyPlace: ADD/ADHD Community
Visit this web site to sign up for the "ADD, ADHD Issues Community" mailing list, get the latest news about ADD/ADHD issues and resources, and connect with others via forums, chat rooms, a mall, etc.
- http://www.healthyplace.com/Communities/add/Site/index.htm - Learning Disabilities
Learn more about ADD and ADHD at this web site. Has your child or student recently been given a diagnosis of ADD or ADHD? Do you wonder about someone who seems to show the symptoms? Visit this web site to access the ADHD Basics section and a library of materials on ADHD. - www.ldonline.org - Mental Health America (MHA) [formerly known as The National Mental Health Association (NMHA)]
This non-profit agency addresses all aspects of mental health and mental illness. It provides advocacy, education, and research services. MHA is committed to increasing knowledge about AD/HD and its effects. -
http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/go/information/get-info/ad/hd - National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY)
Sign up for NICHY's eNews emails for up-to-date news on AD/HD issues. - www.nichcy.org/enews/foundations/ADHD101.asp - Assistive Techonology Strategies, Tools, Accommodations and Recources (ATSTAR)
This website provides information about the ATSTAR program. The ATSTAR process is a 6-step model of asssitive technology assessment. A free demo of the training module is available upon request via an online form. The site also provides AT information and resources. - www.atstar.org - Optomitrists Network and Attention Deficit Disorder
This web site addresses frequently asked questions about ADD/ADHD, vision and learning. It provides links to articles on Attention Deficit Disorders, ADD ADHD, ADD/ADHD, children, adults, symptoms, treatments, eye tests, eyesight, teachers, parents, etc. - www.add-adhd.org
Resources for Kids
Books
Gantos, J. (1998). Joey Pigza swallowed the key. New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux. 153 pages. Fiction. Suggested for ages 9-12.Smith, M. (1997). Pay Attention, Slosh! Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman &Company, Inc. 54 pages. Fiction. Suggested for ages 9-12.
Zimmett, D. (2001). Eddie Enough! Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House. 41 pages. Fiction. Suggested for ages 5-10.
Web sites
- CeDIR's Disability Awareness for Youth web site -
http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/cedir/kidsweb
This web site has a Book Nook section with book reviews for children's books about disabilities or with characters who portray disabilities. There are also sections for students on disability information, games to play, media reviews, and bios of famous people with disabilities to name a few. Check it out!