ADD/ADHD
The Council for Learning Disabilities (CLD) is an international organization composed of professionals who represent diverse disciplines, is committed to enhancing the education and quality of life for individuals with learning disabilities across the lifespan. CLD accomplishes this by promoting and disseminating evidence-based research and practices related to the education of individuals with learning disabilities. In addition, CLD fosters (a) collaboration among professionals; (b) development of leaders in the field; and (c) advocacy for policies that support individuals with learning disabilities at local, state, and national levels.
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are disorders faced by many families today. KidSource has brought together their best articles here in this section.
This report was produced under U.S. Department of Education with the American Institutes for Research. It discusses how to identify and treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as well as what causes ADHD. It explains the three components (behavioral, educational, and medical evaluations) of the individual evaluation that is conducted if a child is being considered for special education and related services. And, lastly, this report highlights some evidence-based hints for addressing the specific learning needs of children with ADHD.
CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is the nation’s leading non-profit organization serving individuals with ADHD and their families. CHADD has over 16,000 members in 200 local chapters throughout the U.S. Chapters offer support for individuals, parents, teachers, professionals, and others. CHADD was founded in 1987 in response to the frustration and sense of isolation experienced by parents and their children with ADHD.
The Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) is the world’s leading adult ADHD organization. Its mission is to provide information, resources and networking opportunities to help adults with Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) lead better lives. It is an international non-profit organization, founded twenty years ago by adult ADHD support group leaders to share information, resources and provide support for one another. In the 20 years since its inception, ADDA has grown to become the source for information and resources exclusively for and about the adult ADHD community. Its goal is to generate hope, awareness, empowerment and connections worldwide in the field of AD/HD.
Suggestions for managing a classroom with ADD students.
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) hopes to develop understanding and treatment of mental illness through research to foster a means for prevention, recovery, and cure. The institute works to ensure this mission by encouraging innovative thinking that catalyze scientific breakthroughs through the study of the brain, behaviors, and experience.
Since 1990 the National Youth Network (initially known as the Western Youth Network) has been helping parents and professionals alike in providing education and information regarding programs and services for underachieving youth. Over the years NYN has literally helped thousands of families find the most appropriate information and intervention options to meet their special needs. There are many types of summer camps throughout the United States. Parents can choose anything from special education summer camps, to wilderness summer camps, to academic summer camps.