Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurobiological developmental disorders, affecting 3-7% of children. ADHD is usually diagnosed in childhood and can persist into adolescence, and in some cases, adulthood. 
Symptoms of ADHD include difficulty paying attention and staying focused, difficulty controlling behavior, and hyperactivity (over-activity). The symptoms of ADHD can be difficult to manage and can negatively impact many aspects of daily life including home, school, work, and interpersonal functioning.
Resource Organizations » Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
11 listing(s), including 1 offering support groups
In Southern Berkshire County
College Internship Program
The College Internship Program at the Berkshire Center provides
individualized, post-secondary academic, internship and independent
living experiences for young adults with Asperger's Syndrome, ADHD
and other Learning Differences.
In Massachusetts
Children & Adults with Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
www.chadd.org
Offers support group(s)
MetroWest Satellite of CHADD
Wayland, MA 01778Local Chapter: 508-651-2423
National Office: 301-306-7070
CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity
Disorder) is the nation's leading non-profit organization serving
individuals with AD/HD and their families. CHADD provides
information on ADHD through its website and the bi-monthly
Attention! magazine, and also sponsors an annual conference. The
organization has over 16,000 members in 200 local chapters, which
offer support for individuals, parents, teachers, professionals,
and others. CHADD's National Resource Center on AD/HD (see separate
profile) is a clearinghouse for evidence-based information about
AD/HD.
Experience Journal
www.experiencejournal.com
Children's Hospital Boston
The Experience Journals are designed to promote the healthy coping
of children and their families who must contend with significant
physical and emotional illnesses. The Experience Journals are
collections of stories, pictures, and personal experiences from
families about what it has been like to live with their children's
illnesses. They represent the "collective wisdom" of these children
and their parents as well as their health care providers.
InsideADHD.org
www.insideadhd.org/
Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
InsideADHD is an educational website about Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Our goal is to help parents,
teachers, and physicians share information and work as a team to
improve the lives of children with ADHD. We provide ideas and
strategies to help children and families adapt socially,
emotionally, and academically to life with ADHD. Our approach is
based on the latest scientific understanding of ADHD, as well as
research-proven "best practices" for clinical care.
Outside Massachusetts
Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA)
The Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) is the world's
leading adult ADHD organization. Our mission is to provide
information, resources and networking opportunities to help adults
with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) lead better
lives. Our goal is to generate hope, awareness, empowerment and
connections worldwide in the field of ADHD. ADDA brings together
scientific perspectives and the human experience. The information
and resources provided to individuals and families affected by ADHD
and professionals who serve them focuses on the diagnosis,
treatments, strategies and techniques for helping adults with AD/HD
lead better lives.
CDC: National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities
The mission of the CDC's National Center on Birth Defects and
Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) is to promote the health of
babies, children and adults and enhance the potential for full,
productive living. To achieve its mission, the Center works to
identify the causes of birth defects and developmental
disabilities; help children to develop and reach their full
potential; and promote health and well-being among people of all
ages with disabilities, including blood disorders. The NCBDDD site
features an informational "A-Z index" of birth defects, blood
disorders, and disabilities. The infant health and child
development section discusses pediatric mental health topics such
ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability, and Down
Syndrome.
LD OnLine
www.ldonline.org
WETA Public Television
2775 South Quincy Street
Arlington, VA 22206LD OnLine.org is the world's leading web site on learning
disabilities and ADHD, serving more than 200,000 parents, teachers,
and other professionals each month. The site features hundreds of
helpful articles, multimedia, monthly columns by noted experts,
first person essays, children's writing and artwork, a
comprehensive resource guide, very active forums, and a Yellow
Pages referral directory of professionals, schools, and products.
Learning Disabilities Association of America
The Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) is a
non-profit volunteer organization advocating for individuals with
learning disabilities. Its mission is to create opportunities for
success for all individuals affected by learning disabilities, and
to reduce the incidence of learning disabilities in future
generations. The LDA promotes research into prevention,
identification, assessment, and intervention for learning
disabilities, and advocates for the rights of people with learning
disabilities. Its website includes information on learning
disabilities for parents, teachers, and professionals, as well as
for adults who have learning disabilities.
National Center for Learning Disabilities
The National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) works to
ensure that the nation's 15 million children, adolescents, and
adults with learning disabilities have every opportunity to succeed
in school, work, and life. To that end, the NCLD provides essential
information to parents, professionals, and individuals with
learning disabilities, promotes research and programs to foster
effective learning, and advocates for policies to protect and
strengthen educational rights and opportunities. The NCLD website
offers tools for supporting individuals with learning disabilities
throughout the lifespan and in a variety of settings.
National Resource Center on AD/HD: A Program of CHADD
www.help4adhd.org
8181 Professional Place
Suite 150
Landover, MD 20785Health Information Specialist: 800-233-4050
The National Resource Center on AD/HD is the nation's clearinghouse
for science-based information about all aspects of
attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD). Funded through a
cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, the NRC provides information on this disorder which
affects how millions of children and adults function on a daily
basis. The NRC was created to meet the information needs of
professionals and the general public.
The Brain and Behavior Research Foundation
The Brain and Behavior Research Foundation (formerly NARSAD, the
National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression) is
committed to alleviating the suffering of mental illness by
awarding grants that will lead to advances and breakthroughs in
scientific research. The BBR Foundation offers news on the research
it funds as well as information (documents and videos) about these
and other disorders in children and adults. It also provides
guidance and resources for families coping with a child or parent
with mental illness.
Additional Sources of Information
- ADDitude: A magazine for adults and families living with ADHD. ADDitude magazine and online publication provides clear, accurate, user-friendly information and advice from the leading experts and practitioners in mental health.
- CDC and Child Development
Information about major projects, public health issues in child development, child development milestones, and Positive Parenting Tips sheets. - Medication Guide for Treating ADHD, from ParentsMedGuide, a collaboration of the American Psychiatric Association and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
- Mental Health America (formerly National Mental Health Association)
General information on mental health issues and resources. - Mayo Clinic: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. The Mayo Clinic describes the symptoms, causes, risk factors, and treatments for ADHD in children. They also list suggestions for lifestyle and home remedies, as well as tips for coping and support.
- NICHQ (National Initiative for Children's Healthcare Quality)
An education/ research organization dedicated to improving the quality of health care provided to children. - CDC Fact Sheet. Basic facts and symptoms from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Booklets — Information on ADHD including an easy-to-read booklet and a detailed booklet that describes ADHD symptoms, causes, and treatments, with information on getting help and coping.
Disclaimer: Material on the MSPP INTERFACE Referral Service website is intended as general information. It is not a recommendation for treatment, nor should it be considered medical or mental health advice. The MSPP INTERFACE Referral Service urges families to discuss all information and questions related to medical or mental health care with a health care professional.
