ATTENTION DEFECIT DISORDER RESOURCES

When using resources from this page, or any internet source, be aware that anyone can post information on the web.  That information may be accurate, misleading or damaging.  I have made no attempt to verify the reliability of the information in these resources. To be safe use your best judgement when accessing web information, check for reliable sources of information and "double check" questionable information with other resources.     

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  My Personal Story  - "... at the age of 45, was diagnosed as depressed and ADD..." 

WEB LINKS AND RESOURCES:

• Children and Adults with ADD (CH.A.D.D.)  - a nonprofit parent-based organization formed to better the lives of individuals with attention deficit disorders and those who care for them.  This is an excellent resource.
• One ADD Place A "virtual neighborhood" consolidating in ONE PLACE information and resources relating to Attention Deficit Disorder (A.D.D.), AD/HD and Learning Disorders (LD)
• National Resource Center on AD|HD This Website answers many of your questions about AD/HD, and directs you to other reliable sources online.
• ADD/ADHD Online Newsletter  A publication for helping children and adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
• Born to Explore - "The Other Side of ADD" is a look at the positive side of ADD, and includes topics such as creativity, giftedness, learning styles,temperament types, alternatives in education and more.
• ADD Clinic  On the following pages we plan to present comprehensive, detailed, and current  information about:  Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Tourette Syndrome (TS) ..
• ADD resource links - provided by The Mining Company.( http://add.miningco.com/ )

BOOKS I'VE FOUND HELPFUL OR THAT HAVE BEEN RECOMMENDED TO ME:

 "Answers to Distraction."  Edward M. Hallowell and  John J. Ratey.

"Beyond Ritalin: Facts About Medication and Other Strategies for Helping Children, Adolescents, and AdultsWith Attention Deficit Disorders."  Stephen W., Phd Garber, et. al.

"Driven to Distraction: Recognizing and Coping With Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood Through Adulthood ." Edward M.Hallowell and John J. Ratey.

"You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?! : A Self-Help Book for Adults With Attention Deficit Disorder." Kate Kelly and Peggy Ramundo

Order books on the web from:   Barnes & Noble    Amazon.com

 ADD DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA AND CHECK LISTS :

Almost everyone exhibits a few ADD characteristics.  Diagnosis of ADD must be done by a qualified professional - usually a psychiatrist or psychologist.  The following check list may help help you determine how many ADD characteristics you have, but you cannot make an evaluation based upon these check lists.

• Hallowell & Ratey Diagnostic Criteria for Adult ADD   - Alder Castanoli.  These criteria are based on extensive clinical experience but have not yet been statistically validated by field trials.

This page is maintained by Floyd E. Saner    fesaner@goshen.edu       http://www.goshen.edu/~fesaner/
Last update: Nov 2, 2004