RESOURCE PAGE - Attention Deficit ADHD/ADD

P.A.C.E. (Parent Advocacy Council for Education)

Individuals with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often have trouble paying attention, sitting still, or finishing tasks, which can impact learning, affect one's self-confidence and ability to succeed. Read more about the prevalence, symptoms, and treatment of ADHD.

P.A.C.E. does not endorse any person, therapy, or service. Those listed below are submitted as recommendations by P.A.C.E. members. THIS LIST WILL CONTINUE TO EVOLVE AND EXPAND. PLEASE SEND RECOMMENDATIONS AND ADDITIONS to PACE.msd@gmail.com.

Websites

CHADD

Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - CHADD is a national non-profit organization providing education, advocacy and support for individuals with AD/HD.

ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER ASSOCIATION

Attention Deficit Disorder Association provides information and local resources including a national conference about adults with ADD.

Your ADD/ADHD Newsletter

"Helping a child or an adult with ADHD is like solving a jigsaw puzzle. You have to identify the “pieces” that are important for your child or for the adult. The purpose of both this newsletter and my book, 12 Effective Ways to Help Your ADD/ADHD Child, is to address the biological, environmental and nutritional pieces of the puzzle!" author Laura Stevens

NATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER ON ADHD

The National Resource Center on AD/HD: A Program of CHADD is the nation's clearinghouse for science-based information about all aspects of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD).

PBS MISUNDERSTOOD MINDS

Misunderstood Minds is a companion site to the PBS special Misunderstood Minds, and profiles a variety of learning problems and expert opinions. It is designed to give parents and teachers a better understanding of learning processes, insights into difficulties, and strategies for responding.

CHRIS DENDY

A website for teens with ADD and ADHD and their parents, guardians, and educators

GO ASK MOM

Life With ADHD Inattentive Kids - This website is dedicated to the parents of children who endear themselves to us with their creativity, humor, good nature, and spontaneity, yet infuriate us with their inability to stay organized and on task.

Online articles

"EXECUTIVE FUNCTION: What is This Anyway?"

Executive Function deficits affect critical cognitive skills and may interfere with a student's ability to succeed in school. Practically speaking, executive function deficits may cause problems for students with ADD or ADHD in several important areas: getting started and finishing work, remembering homework, memorizing facts, writing essays or reports, working math problems, being on time, controlling emotions, completing long-term projects, and planning for the future.

ADHD FACT SHEET

Thorough overview of characteristics and subtypes written by Russell A. Barkley, Ph.D.

BORN TO EXPLORE - The Other Side of ADD

Online article - ADD Traits in Famous and Talented People

"How Do I Tell My Child About ADD (ADHD)?"

Books & Journals

Teaching Teens with ADD and ADHD, A Quick Reference Guide for Teachers and Parents, Chris A. Zeigler Dendy, M.S.
Excellent resource addressing key issues such as academic issues, organizational skills, federal laws, writing 504 and IEPs, behavior, and medication; includes specific strategies and guides

The A.D.D. Book, William Sears, MD, and Lynda Thompson, Ph.D.

Driven To Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood Through Adulthood, Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. And John J. Ratey, M.D.

Late, Lost, and Unprepared - A Parents' Guide to Helping Children with Executive Functioning, Joycce Cooper-Jahn, Ph.D. and Laurie Dietzel, Ph.D. A practical guide with realistic, science-based, and compassionate recommendations for parents and children dealing with organizational and attention issues.

The Explosive Child, Ross W. Green - A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children

Learning Outside the Lines, Jonathan Mooney and David Cole - Two Ivy League students with learning disabilities and ADHD give you the tools for academic success and educational revolution

A Bird's-Eye View of Life with ADD and ADHD: Advice From Young Survivors, A Reference Book for Children and Teens, Chris A. Zeigler Dendy and Alex Zeigler - This book was written expressly for teenagers and children by twelve teens and a young adult who are living with this challenging condition.

ADDITUDE magazine - Life with ADHD Made Easier - www.additudemag.com

Professional Resources

ADHD MOOD & BEHAVIOR CENTER - CEDAR KNOLLS

ADHD, Mood & Behavior Center is a uniquely comprehensive therapy Center for children, adolescents and adults with emotional, behavioral, social, academic, professional and substance abuse difficulties, and for their families.

Center for Child & Family Development

145 Washington Street
Morristown, NJ 07960-8626
(973) 898-0505

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DISCLAIMER: Information contained in this website is intended for educational purposes only. Given that the laws that govern special education are continually changing, always consult the New Jersey Special Education Administrative Code regulations to ensure you have the most up-to-date information. For any remaining questions, you should consult an attorney who specializes in special education law in this state.

P.A.C.E. (Parent Advocacy Council for Education) in Morris School District, Morristown, New Jersey