ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
INTRODUCTION

One of the most common childhood-onset conditions is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD, also abbreviated as ADD or AD/HD).

TABLE OF CONTENTS

A Look at ADHD (PDF File)
National Institute of Health, 2004
A 49-page booklet providing an overview of ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (PDF File)
National Institute of Mental Health, 2003

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Differential Diagnoses, Comorbidity, and Prognosis
Leslie E. Packer, PhD, revised 2005

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (PDF File)
Mary Fowler, 2002
Informative overview covering symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and school issues

Identifying and Treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder:  A Resource for Home and School (PDF File)
U.S. Dept. of Education, 2003

Treatment of ADHD
Leslie E. Packer, PhD, revised 2004
General information and answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about treating ADHD

Safety and Accident Risks in ADHD
Leslie E. Packer, PhD, 1998 (revised 2004)
Food for thought for parents and teachers

ADDults: ADHD in Adulthood
Leslie E. Packer, PhD, 2004
An overview of the condition and some concerns that adults with the disorder may have 

Screening Tool for ADHD in Adults
by Daniel G. Amen, M.D, 1995
A checklist of behaviors for consideration when assessing an adult for ADHD

The Management of Adult Attention Deficit Disorder
by Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. and John J. Ratey, M.D., 1992
Fifty practical tips for managing adult ADHD

Mis-diagnosis and Dual Diagnosis of Gifted Children: Gifted and LD, ADHD, OCD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (PDF File)
James T. Webb, 2000

For Your Reference Shelf
Some books and videos for parents on ADHD

Attention Deficit Disorder and Learning Disability: United States, 1997 - 1998 (PDF File)
Prevalence and patterns compiled by the National Center for Disease Control, 2002

International Consensus Statement on ADHD
Statement of concerns by scientists about media portrayal of ADHD (2002)

Links
Other sites with information related to ADHD in both adults and children.

ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER - POINTS OF INTEREST

Don't forget to visit the Education Information Section for articles on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and school-related problems. Links for educators on ADHD can also be found in the Education section.

Is your child or student "terminally disorganized?" Check the Executive Dysfunction Information Section for information on this often over-looked source of academic and behavioral problems.

Is your child having sleep problems?  There's a section on sleep disorders on this site with information on ADHD and sleep problems and tips for helping your child get a good night's sleep.

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