Effective websites to Help with ADD/ADHD

 

• Hyperactive Children's Support Group
  http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/2125
• Sidney M. Baker, M.D.
  http://www.sbakermd.com
• Candida-Yeast Website
  http://www.candida-yeast.com/
•  Yeast Connection Handbook
  http://www.candid-yeast.com/
• Center for Science in the Public Interest
  http://www.cspinet.org/  
• Human Ecology Action League [HEAL]
  http://www.member.aol.com/HEALNatnl/index.html 
• Essential fatty acid metabolism in boys with attention-deficit hyperactivity     disorder.
  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db= PubMed&list_uids =7572706&dopt=A
• Attention Deficit Disorder
  http://www.add-adhd-help-center.com 
• Center for Science in the Public Interest Quarter Century Review of Diet,           ADHD and Behavior
  http://www.cspinet.org/diet.html 
• Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children: rationale for its integrative    management. Kidd PM, Alternative Medicine Review 2000 Oct;5(5):402-28 |||| Full      Text
  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed    &list_uids =11056   411&dopt=
• The potential role of fatty acids in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed    &list_uids  =10970718&dopt=
• The Results Project: Amazing Website-Every Parent Should Read
  http://www.resultsproject.net/ 
• ADD Resources
  http://www.addresources.org/ 
• The ADD/ADHD Online Newsletter
  http://www.nlci.com/nutrition 
• Adverse Effects of Some Food Additives
  http://www.feingold.org/effects.html 
• Wild Child
  http://www.add.idsite.com/ 
• Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders [CHADD]
  http://www.chadd.org/ 
• CNN Allergy Report
  http://www.cnn.com/WEATHER/allergy 
• Feingold Association of the United States
  http://www.feingold.org/ 
• Foundation of Integrated Medicine
  http://www.mdheal.org 
• Pfieffer Treatment Center
  http://www.hriptc.org%20/ 
• Hooray for Veggies!
  http://www.vegweb.com/
• First World Conference on Non-Pharmacological Therapies for ADD & ADHD
  http://www.addgroup.org/conference.htm 
• John's Story
  http://www.eklhad.hispeed.com/adhd.html%20 
• Healthy Place
  http://www.healthyplace.com.%20%20/ 
• Their chat room
  http://www.chat.healthyplace.com%20/ 
• Parents of Allergic Children [PAC]
  http://www.drone.simplenet.com/pac/ 
• Pub Med [National Library of Medicine]
  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/PubMed 
• The ADD Help Line
  http://www.go.to/addhelpline%20 
• ADD Help line
  http://www.go.to./addhelpline%20 
• Sugar Free
  http://www.teleport.com/~jbdubois/SugarFree.shtml 
• SCE Soccer Coaching Drills: Hundreds of realistically animated soccer coaching   drills.
  http://www.soccerclinicseurope.co.uk/ 
• Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
  http://www.pslgroup.com/dg/6d0a.htm
• Does zinc moderate essential fatty acid and amphetamine treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder?
  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list  _uids=  10933121&dopt=    
• This e-mail list is for parents and others who are caring for children with ADHD so that they can share information and provide support for each  other. To subscribe send e-mail to: listserve@ourfriends.com. In the body  of your message type "subscribe addparents." If you experience problems,  e-mail the list owner at phoenix@clearspring.com.
                                                                                                            Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
   
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults a good basic article by  Sam Goldstein, Ph.D.
  http://www.addresources.org/article_adult_adhd_goldstein.phb
• Update on Adult ADHD additional information on adult ADHD by Sam Goldstein,    Ph.D.
  http://www.addresources.org/article_update_goldstein.phb
• Adult ADD Symptom Checklist (la version espanola) helps determine if you have  ADD, developed by Dr. Daniel Amen, psychiatrist and head of the  Amen Clinic in Fairfield, CA.
  http://www.addresources.org/article_checklist_amen.php
• Thoughts on the Medical Treatment of ADD/ADHD: A Physician's Perspe- ctive by Ted Mandelkorn, M.D. describes the medicines used to treat    ADHD and their pros and cons.
  http://www.addresources.org/article_thoughts_mandelkorn.phb
• ADD "To Do" List by Cynthia Hammer, M.S.W. details the steps to take in pursuing diagnosis and treatment.
  http://www.addresources.org/article_to_do_list_hammer.php
• ADD 101: What Every Beginner in ADD Needs to Know by Cynthia Hammer,  M.S.   W.. Read this article before you go to see anyone for a diagnosis of your ADHD. It explains who to see for a diagnosis and what to expect.
  http://www.addresources.org/article_add_101_hammer.php
• What Is Necessary and Sufficient to Evaluate ADHD? by Sam Goldstein, Ph.D. for parents of children with ADHD but it equally valid for adults  seeking a diagnosis.
  http://www.addresources.org/article_necessary_diagonis_goldstein.phb                                                                                                                           Finding and Assessing Professional Help
   
• Tips for Finding an ADD Clinician and ADD Support by Cynthia Hammer, M.S.W.    gives ideas on how to locate the help you need.
  http://www.addresources.org/article_tips_hammer.phb 
• How Do I Find a Good Therapist? by Kevin Grold, Ph.D. covers the basic       questions you need to ask.
  http://www.addresources.org/article_good_therapist_grold.phb                                                                                                                 Coping Strategies
   
• 50 Tips on The Management of Adult Attention Deficit Disorder a very popular  article by Edward Hallowell, M.D. and John Ratey, M.D. 
  http://www.addresources.org/article_50_tips_adult_hallowell_ratey.phb 
• Management of ADD Within Families another popular article by Edward Hallowell,    M.D.
  http://www.addresources.org/article_families_hallowell.phb 
• Feeling Overwhelmed, Disorganized, Scattered? by Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D.      written for women but with ideas that also help men with ADD.
  http://www.addresources.org/article_overwhelmed_nadeau.phb 
• What to Do When Your Bag of Tricks Comes Up Short by Rob Tudisco, an     attorney with ADHD who, through study and insight, has learned many   ways to manage his ADHD.
  http://www.addresources.org/article_bag_of_tricks_rob.phb 

      Relationships and Social Skills

• Tips on ADD in Couples by Drs. Hallowell and Ratey offers the best wisdom for maintaining good relations with a significant other.
  http://www.addresources.org/article_couples_hallowell_ratey.phb 
• ADD and Intimate Relationships by Amy Ellis, Ph.D. covers in detail what behaviors maintain a happy marriage or long term relationship
  http://www.addresources.org/article_add_relationships_ellis.phb 
• Odd Couples: Finding Peace and Respect in the Marriage Where One of You Has   ADD and the Other Does Not by Andrea Betts, a retired therapist, provides advice   on how to make these kinds of relationships work.
  http://www.addresources.org/article_odd_couple_betts.phb 
• Social Skills: Finding Friends and Persuading People by Dale S. Brown concisely provides detailed advice on how to be successful in the social arena. It is a long article but well worth reading.
  http://www.addresources.org/article_social_skills_brown.phb 
• Relationship Issues for Adults with AD/HD by Rob Tudisco, an attorney with       ADHD, shares his insights on how to make your marriage work.
  http://www.addresources.org/article_relationships_rob.phb 

      Workplace Issues

• Job Accommodations for People Who Have Attention Deficit Disorder by Dale S. Brown provides more ideas for getting along in the workplace.
  http://www.addresources.org/article_accommodations_workplace_brown.phb
• Making ADD-Friendly Career Choices by Wilma Fellman, M.Ed., LPC asks twenty questions to stimulate your thinking on what kind of work will best suit you.
  http://www.addresources.org/article_career_choices_fellman.phb 
• Finding Success in the Workplace for ADD/LD Adults by Amy Ellis, Ph.D. details coping strategies you can use to function your best in the workplace.
  http://www.addresources.org/article_finding_success_ellis.phb 
• Top Ten ADD Traps in the Workplace and How to Avoid Getting Caught by Them!   by Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D. offers specific ideas on how to deal with the most damaging ADHD behaviors in the workplace.
  http://www.addresources.org/article_workplace_traps_nadeau.phb 

      Skill Building

• Free Yourself from the Clutter that Binds You by Karen Roehl, a clutter coach,   gives ideas on how to start eliminating the clutter in your life.
  http://www.addresources.org/article_freedom_roehl.phb 
• Hi-Tech and Low Tech Solutions: Time Management Basics by Rob Tudisco, an attorney with ADHD, shares his methods for being on time.
  http://www.addresources.org/article_gadgets_rob.phb 
• Clutter: Moving from Fear to Hope by Karen Roehl, a clutter coach, uncovers the reasons people clutter in spite of themselves.
  http://www.addresources.org/article_fear_roehl.phb 
• Clear Your Clutter and Create Space for Miracles an inspirational article by Karen Roehl, a clutter coach, to get you motivated to reduce your clutter.
  http://www.addresources.org/article_space_miracles_roehl.phb 
• Using a Day Planner as a Life Planner by Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D. gives tips on     how to make one booklet keep your life on track.
  http://www.addresources.org/article_day_planner_nadeau.phb 
• How to Create a Customized Tickler File System by Karen Roehl, a clutter coach, tells you how to simplify your life using a tickler file.
  http://www.addresources.org/article_tickler_roehl.phb 

      Substance Abuse and Other Co-Existing Conditions

• ADD, Alcoholism and Other Addictions by Wendy Richardson, LMFT, explains why there is a frequent overlap between ADD and substance abuse and what to do  about it.
  http://www.addresources.org/article_addictions_richardson.phb
• Our Expanding ADD Knowledge by Corydon Clark, retired physician, explains that  ADD is often accompanied by other mental illnesses, such as depression, anxiety, etc.
  http://www.addresources.org/article_expand_clark.phb
• Shadow Syndromes: People with Mild Forms of Serious Disorders by John Ratey,  M.D. proposes that even people with slight mental health problems should receive treatment.
  http://www.addresources.org/article_shadow_syndromes_ratey.phb

      Personal Stories

• ADDvice from a Certified Non-Expert by Rob Tudisco, an attorney with ADHD,   shares what he has learned to better manage his ADHD at home and at work.
  http://www.addresources.org/article_addvice_rob.phb
• How Much ADD Treatment Is Enough? by Cynthia Hammer, M.S.W. describes her journey to become all she can be as an adult with ADD.
  http://www.addresources.org/article_how_much_treatment_hammer.phb 
• An ADD Story: Sad, But, Too Often, True by Darryl Peterson, an ADD coach,   relates a typical life story of someone with undiagnosed ADHD.
  http://www.addresources.org/article_story_peterson.phb 
• Passing for Normal by Andrea Betts, a retired therapist, who shares her feelings when she first was diagnosed with ADD.
  http://www.addresources.org/article_normal_betts.phb
• What's So Funny About Having ADD? by Cynthia Hammer, M.S.W. explains how        our ADD lives can be hilarious if we go with the flow.
  http://www.addresources.org/article_funny_hammer.phb 
• I Have ADD, Attention Deficit Disorder, Sometimes Known as ADHD by Dave    Michael celebrates, with humor, having ADHD.
  http://www.addresources.org/article_ihaveadd_dave.phb 

      Diagnosis and Treatment

• What's So Great About ADDerall? by Corydon Clark, M.D., now retired, shares his enthusiasm for this medicine. This article was written before Concerta and   Strattera came on the market.
  http://www.addresources.org/article_adderall_clark.phb   
• The What, Why, When, How and Which of Alternative Treatments for ADD by Cynthia Hammer, M.S.W. describes all the natural products she tried and her experiences with them.
  http://www.addresources.org/article_alternative_treatments_hammer.phb

      Beyond ADHD Basics

• ADHD as an Advantage/Adaptation Revisitedby Sam Goldstein, Ph.D. examines      the belief that ADHD is advantageous.
  http://www.addresources.org/article_advantage_goldstein.phb
• Is ADHD Really A Problem Paying Attention?by Sam Goldstein, Ph.D. questions whether inattention or something else is the core problem of ADHD.
  http://www.addresources.org/article_adhd_problem_goldstein.phb
• Is ADD a Mental Illness?by Cynthia Hammer, M.S.W. explores the rational behind calling various brain problems mental illnesses.
  http://www.addresources.org/article_mental_illness_hammer.phb

      For Parents

• From Assessment to Treatment: Developing a Comprehensive Plan to Help Your   Child with ADHD by Sam Goldstein, Ph.D. provides a thorough description of what must be considered when making an ADHD diagnosis.
  http://www.addresources.org/article_assessment_treatment_goldstein.phb
• Helping Parents Understand ADHD: A Common Sense Approach by Sam Goldstein, Ph.D. explains what parents should be told when given an ADHD diagnosis for      their child.
  http://www.addresources.org/article_helping_parents_goldstein.phb
• The Catalytic Role of ADHD by Sam Goldstein, Ph.D. explores why children with   ADHD often have other kinds of difficulties as well.
  http://www.addresources.org/article_catalytic_goldstein.phb

      Academic Issues

• 
  Top Ten Things I Wish Students with ADHD Knew by Patricia Quinn, M.D. gives common  sense advice to students about their ADHD and their medicine.
  http://www.addresources.org/article_students_adhd_quinn.phb
• Gifted Children with AD/HD by Deirdre Lovecky, Ph.D. explains the special needs     of gifted ADHD children.
  http://www.addresources.org/article_gifted_lovecky.phb                                                    Women's Issues
  Women with ADD in the Workplace: Juggling the Dual Responsibilities of Home      and Work by Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D. tells women how they can function better      at home and at work.
  http://www.addresources.org/article_women_workplace_nadeau.phb
• Women and ADD by Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D. discusses the special issues involved when a women has ADD.
  http://www.addresources.org/article_women_add_nadeau.phb

      Recommended Reading for Attention Deficit Disorder ADD ADHD.
 

• There are a number of highly recommended books available for families to gain information about Attention Deficit Disorder ADD ADHD.
  http://www.Amazon.com  carries most of these Attention Deficit Disorder ADD ADHD titles    but I suggest bringing this list to your local library first. Check out as     many books   as your library shelves offer and delve into the varied views that   these Attention Deficit Disorder ADD ADHD books offer. If one or two particular books grab you, consider buying them to add to your permanent home library collection. "Managing the Gift: Alternative Approaches for Attention Deficit   Disorder" by Dr. Kevin Ross Emery
   
• "Right-Brained Children in a Left-Brained World: Unlocking the Potential of Your     ADD Child" by Jeffrey Freed
   
• "Beyond Ritalin: Facts About Medication and Other Strategies for Helping Children, Adolescents, and Adults With Attention Deficit Disorder" by Stephen W. Garber
   
• "Running on Ritalin: A Physician Reflects on Children, Society and Performance        in a Pill" by Lawrence H. Diller M.D.
  "Should I Medicate My Child? Sane Solutions for Troubled Kids With and Without Psychiatric Drugs" by Lawrence H. Diller M.D.
  "Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key" by Jack Gantos (my top pick for children with Attention Deficit Disorder ADD ADHD and their siblings)
   
• "ADD Success Stories: A Guide to Fulfillment for Families With Attention Deficit Disorder" by Thom Hartmann, John J. Ratey
   
• "Attention Deficit Disorder: A Different Perception" by Thom Hartmann
  "The ADD Book: New Understandings, New Approaches to Parenting Your Child"      by William Sears, Lynda Thompson
  "ADD and Success" by Lynn Weiss
  "ADD and Creativity" by Lynn Weiss
   
• "Power Parenting for Children With ADD ADHD: A Practical Parent's Guide for Managing Difficult Behaviors" by Grad L., Phd Flick, Harvey C. Parker
   
• "ADD ADHD Behavior-Change Resource Kit: Ready-To-Use Strategies & Activities    for Helping Children With Attention Deficit Disorder" by Grad L., Ph.D. Flick
   
• "The ADHD Parenting Handbook : Practical Advice for Parents from Parents" by Colleen Alexander-Roberts
   
• "Putting on the Brakes: Young People's Guide to Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder" by Patricia O. Quinn, Judith M. Stern
   
• "Attention Deficit Disorder and Learning Disabilities: Reality, Myths, and   Controversial Treatments" by Barbara D. Ingersoll, Sam Goldstein
   
• "Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents" by Russell A. Barkley, Ph.D.
   
• "Thom Hartmann's Complete Guide to ADHD: Help for Your Family at Home, School and Work" by Thom Hartmann, Lucy Jo Palladino, Peter Jaksa Ph.D.
  http://www.amazon.com/ 
   

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