A.D.H.D
This page, the contents of and the links listed within, are informational resources only
and are not to be used in a diagnosis or to replace a doctor's treatment. The links and
information within are for educational and awareness purposes only. MPS Council is not
responsible for the content of the external links.
Information and links gathered and structured by Lisa Cook
What is ADHD:
"Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurological condition related,
in part, to the brain's chemistry and anatomy. ADHD manifests itself as a persistent
pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that occurs more frequently and
more severely than is typically observed in people at comparable levels of development.
ADHD begins in childhood and can persist into adulthood as well. While some children
outgrow ADHD, about 60% continue to have symptoms into adulthood.
According to the The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR),
the symptoms of ADHD fall into three categories: inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity,
and combined.
Inattentive Type:
This is diagnosed if the child has been impaired by six or more symptoms of inattention.
Some of these symptoms include not paying attention, making careless mistakes,
not listening, not finishing tasks, not following directions and being easily distracted.
Hyperactive-impulsive Type.:
This is diagnosed if the child has been impaired by six or more symptoms of
hyperactivity-impulsivity.
Symptoms include fidgeting, talking excessively, running around at inappropriate
times, interrupting others and having difficulty awaiting turns.
Combined Type:
This is diagnosed if the child has been impaired by six or more symptoms of
inattention and six or more sypmtoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity.
All children act in ways that could be viewed as inattentive, hyperactive, or
impulsive, the core symptoms of ADHD. In fact, all of us daydream, interrupt,
blurt out information, get impatient, or feel restless at times, but not all of us have ADHD."
(Referenced:
http://my.webmd.com/content/article/84/98186?z=2950_00000_2207_SP_03#q10?z=4199_98186_2207_IN_39)
Following is an amusing look at the different styles of ADHD as seen in the popular children's story "Winnie The Pooh". ~
ADHD Types in Winnie The Pooh Characters.
"The first thing you must understand is that although medication is one of the
best ways to treat ADHD, it does not solve it. I have heard of a mother medication
her son all day and then giving him a
sleeping pill when he came home from school so she would not have to deal with him.
I would like to ask this mom when and how this child is going to learn to deal with
and understand his ADHD." Parents are often looking for a quick fix. Medication alone is not a quick fix.
It works best when accompanied by a behavioral program,
dicipline, and positive influence. Routine is also very important to an ADHD child.
You may also find that an ADHD child benefits greatly from professional treatment
by a psychologist or councelllor.
from the book written by Ben Pollis "Only a Mother Could Love him".
I’m the mom dragging her kid out of the car in the school parking lot while he holds on
to the interior for dear life.
I’m the mom walking her kid into school wearing no shoes or coat when it’s 12 degrees outside.
I’m the mom who issues a sigh instead of a gasp when caller ID shows it’s the school calling.
Again.
I’m the mom whose cell phone number is on the school’s speed dial.
I’m the mom who has strangers tell her she has the most charming son while caregivers
tell her he’s exhausting and suggest I look elsewhere for care.
I’m the mom who knows to hold onto the stair railing so she doesn’t get pushed
down the stairs in her child’s rage.
I’m the mom who has put her kid in his room then sat outside crying while he
emptied his closet and threw hangers at the door, chipping off the paint.
I’m the mom who had a lock on her kid’s bedroom door to keep him in his room at
night when he was young.
I’m the mom who knows the best way to carry a 50 lb kid in a manner where
she can’t get kicked, hit or bit.
I’m the mom who can turn her back for 2 seconds and lose her kid in a hotel,
on a cruise ship, at the park, or anywhere that child abductors might be lurking.
I’m the mom who will let her 6 year old go into the men’s bathroom at McDonalds alone
rather than suffer a meltdown of epic proportions.
I’m the mom who people shake their heads at and say, That kid wouldn’t be doing that
if he were my son, or that kid just needs a swift kick in the pants.
On the other hand, I’m the mom who gets bear hugs and I love you with no
prompting and right out of the blue.
I’m the mom who gets asked at bedtime, Will you share some special time with me tonight?
I’m the mom who has a little boy hugging and kissing her with total abandon
in front of his friends.
I’m the mom who smiles proudly as her son charms the waitress, the
mailman and the pizza delivery kid.
I’m the mom who gets to celebrate even the tiniest accomplishments of
her son because each one means so much.
I’m the mom who has a son who can make her double over laughing because he
has such a great sense of humor.
And I’m the mom who can love her son through good and bad unconditionally.
I’m the mom with an ADHD son.
RESOURCE LINKS
General : The following links are general ADHD informational links.
Inspiration Software
http://www.inspiration.com/home.cfm
Misunderstood Minds
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/misunderstoodminds/
One of the most incredible sites on the net. Try their excersices and tests. Guaranteed you will be
astonished.
School Behavior.com
http://www.schoolbehavior.com/conditions_adhd.htm
WOW a great site for info and resources.
Disciplining Your ADHD Child
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art31358.asp
Behavior management and disciplining your ADHD child.
ADHD News http://www.adhdnews.com/
ADHD news is home to thousands of parents of children coping with ADHD.
Information on medication, treatments as well as a discussion forum related to ADHD.
ADHD and Giftedness: http://news.fen.com/article/0,1120,23-26128,00.html
What Do We Really Know?
C.H.A.D.D (Children and ADults with ADHD)
http://www.chadd.org/
A non profit organization serving individuals with ADHD. (Canadian site)
Outside The Box
http://adhd.kids.tripod.com/
ADHD / Special Needs /Attention Deficit Disorder andRelated Learning Style Differences.....
Resources for Parenting and Teaching Misunderstood Kids Who Thrive "Outside the Box!"
8 Principles to guide ADHD Children
http://users.rcn.com/peregrin.enteract/add/8hints.html
MyADHD.com
http://myadhd.com/
Connecting doctors, parents and teachers
ADDinschool.com
http://www.addinschool.com/
Hundreds of classroom interventions to help parents, teachers and students with ADHD
Adult ADHD
http://www.adultadd.com/index.jsp
ADHD in adults. Read about it here.
Internet Mental Health
http://www.mentalhealth.com/dis/p20-ch01.html
Treatment, research, articles and more links to explore.
ADHD E Book
http://www.pediatricneurology.com/adhd.htm
An onlin book exploring ADHD, treatments and interventions. A great resource of information.
The Positive Side of ADHD
http://leaderadvertiser.com/articles/2005/04/22/editorials/edit01.txt
A positive look at ADHD. A must read.
ADHD Foundation of Canada
http://www.adhdfoundation.ca/
ADHD Support
http://www.adhdsupport.com/
Some good resources ad aids but please note the laws mentioned pertain to the US.
ADHD and Summer Sports
http://www.additudemag.com/ourkids.asp?DEPT_NO=303&SUB_NO=4
Best summer sports for children with ADHD
ADHD Drug Free
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ADHD_DrugFree/
This is a Yahoo group for those looking to treat ADHD without stimulant medications.
This site has an impressive accumulation of links related to ADHD in general.
You don't have to join the group to review the links. Simply go to the site and click
the link on the left thqat reads "links
50 conditions mimicking ADHD
http://adhdparentssupportgroup.homestead.com/50conditionsmimicingADHD.html
ADD / ADHD and Behavioral Problems:
http://www.acu-cell.com/dis-add.html
Nutritional Causes, Prevention and Therapies
National Resource center on ADHD:
http://www.help4adhd.org/index.cfm
diagnosis and treatment, educational issues, dealing with ADHD
Myths and Misunderstandings:
http://www.help4adhd.org/en/about/myths
Myths and misunderstandings related to ADHD
additudemag.com:
http://www.additudemag.com/
Information and inspiration for adults and children with attention
deficit disorder since 1999
Recess and ADHD
http://www.extenza-eps.com/extenza/loadHTML?objectIDValue=22578&type=abstract
Effects of Recess on the Classroom Behavior of Children With and
Without Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Learning Disabilities Association Of Canada
http://www.ldac-taac.ca/
Learning Disabilities and the Law (Canada)
http://www.ldac-taac.ca/index-e.asp
ADHD Children
http://www.addaq.ca/web.html
25 ways to describe yourself positively when you have ADHD. Also some good information related to ADHD
What can be done for ADHD
http://www.klis.com/chandler/pamphlet/adhd/What%20can%20be%20done%20for%20ADHD.htm
A wonderful resource for ADHD treatments options and information.
Special Education in Canada
http://www.ccsd.ca/perception/252/specialed.htm
Current status of special education services
Learning Disabilities Association of Ottawa Carleton
http://ldao-c.ncf.ca/links.html
A complete listing of sites dealing with Learning Disabilities in Ottawa Carleton.
Trans Alliance Society
http://www.transalliancesociety.org/advocacy/individual.html
Volunteer advocates who can help you get information about your rights
Know Your Rights
http://www.knowyourrights.ca/
Information on the education rights of youth with learning disabilities/ADHD
Special Education Standards
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/elemsec/speced/iepstand/iepstand.html
Standards for School Boards Special Education Plans
Special Education Standards
http://www.acposb.on.ca/ADHD.html
ADHD information
Canadian Journal Of Medecine
http://www.cpa-apc.org/Publications/Archives/CJP/2001/September/effective4.asp
Effective Interventions for Children and Adolescents With Conduct Disorder or ADHD
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Parents and caregivers :
The following links are geared towards parents and care givers of children with ADHD but may be of interest to anyone wanting to research ADHD.
School Behavior.com
http://www.schoolbehavior.com/conditions_adhd.htm
WOW a great site for info and resources.
Disciplining Your ADHD Child
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art31358.asp
Behavior management and disciplining your ADHD child.
MyADHD.com http://myadhd.com/
Connecting doctors, parents and teachers
A letter to the Teacher
http://adhd.kids.tripod.com/letter.html
A letter written to an ADHD child's teacher by his/her mother
Outside The Box
http://adhd.kids.tripod.com/
ADHD / Special Needs /Attention Deficit Disorder andRelated Learning Style Differences.....
Resources for Parenting and Teaching Misunderstood Kids Who Thrive "Outside the Box!"
Assessment Tools
http://www.myadhd.com/assessmenttools.html
Tracking Tools
http://www.myadhd.com/trackingtools.html
Treatment Tools
http://myadhd.com/treatmenttools.html
ADHD in School
http://www.addinschool.com/parent.htm
Tips for parents.
Parenting and ADHD
http://www.adhdsupport.com/showcategory.asp?categoryid=24
Some great information for parents in form of FAQ.
Parenting a child with ADHD
http://www.adhdsupport.com/showcategory.asp?categoryid=24
US site so the laws mentioned may differ in Canada but good informational links.
Helping your child with school
http://www.ldonline.org/article.php?id=1040&loc=89
Resources for homework
http://news.fen.com/topic/front/0,1156,23-12756,00.html
Tons of resources to help your child with homework. Includes printables and sheets.
Behavior advisor.com
http://www.behavioradvisor.com/
This site offers THOUSANDS of tips on managing student behavior,
and provides step-by-step directions for implementing a great number of
standard interventions. It also contains a bulletin board on which you can post
your disciplinary concerns and receive suggestions from teachers around the world.
Treatment Tools for ADHD
http://www.myadhd.com/treatmenttools.html
Some great printable charts as well as so much more.
Homework tips for parents
http://news.fen.com/article/0,1120,23-9358,00.html
ADHD and After-School Activities
http://my.webmd.com/content/Article/93/102492.htm?printing=true
Canadian parents
http://forum.canadianparents.ca/ubbthreads/postlist.php?Cat=&Board=UBB28
ADD/ADHD Support Forum
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Teachers and Educators :
The following links are geared towards teachers and educators of children with ADHD but may be of interest to anyone wanting to research ADHD.
School Behavior.com
http://www.schoolbehavior.com/conditions_adhd.htm
WOW a great site for info and resources.
Disciplining Your ADHD Child
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art31358.asp
Behavior management and disciplining your ADHD child.
Classroom Seating:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14527115&dopt=Abstract
Classroom seating for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: therapy balls versus chairs.
MyADHD.com
http://myadhd.com/
Connecting doctors, parents and teachers.
A letter to the Teacher
http://adhd.kids.tripod.com/letter.html
A letter written to an ADHD child's teacher by his/her mother
Assessment Tools
http://www.myadhd.com/assessmenttools.html
Tracking Tools
http://www.myadhd.com/trackingtools.html
Treatment Tools
http://myadhd.com/treatmenttools.html
ADHD in School
http://www.addinschool.com/teacher.htm
Tips for Teachers of the ADHD student.
Teachers/education and ADHD
http://www.adhdsupport.com/showcategory.asp?categoryid=25
Terrific links and FAQ
ed u cate.com
http://www.mindspace.bravepages.com/strategies.htm
Classroom strategies for students with attention issues
Resources for homework
http://news.fen.com/topic/front/0,1156,23-12756,00.html
Tons of resources to help your child with homework. Includes printables and sheets
Behavior advisor.com
http://www.behavioradvisor.com/
This site offers THOUSANDS of tips on managing student behavior,
and provides step-by-step directions for implementing a great number of
standard interventions. It also contains a bulletin board on which you can post
your disciplinary concerns and receive suggestions from teachers around the world.
LD online
http://www.ldonline.org/article.php?max=20&id=987&loc=102
Teaching students with ADHD
Treatment Tools for ADHD
http://www.myadhd.com/treatmenttools.html
Some great printable charts as well as so much more
ADHD in the classroom
http://add.about.com/cs/addthebasics/a/faq2_2.htm
Classroom Accommodations for Children with ADHD
http://www.adhdsupport.com/showarticle.asp?articleid=157&categoryid=25
Helping a child with school
http://www.ldonline.org/article.php?id=1040&loc=89
More Resources for Teachers
http://www.help4adhd.org/en/education/teachers/resources
Pro Teacher
http://www.proteacher.com/030001.shtml
Behavior Management and discipline plans
LD Online
http://www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/teaching_techniques/mod_checklists.html
Making Modifications in the Classroom: A Collection of Checklists
LD Online
http://addwarehouse.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/article4.htm
Accommodations to Help Students with Attention Deficit Disorders
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IEP's and IPRC's :
The following links are geared towards the IEP (Individual Education Plan) or
IPRC (Identification, Placement and Review Committee).
Take your time before you sign
http://www.ocasc.ca/letters/content/email_broadcasts/associated_docs/030428_take_time_to_sign_iprc.htm
Special Education Standards
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/elemsec/speced/iepstand/iepstand.html
Standards for School Boards Special Education Plans
Ministry of Education
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/elemsec/speced/iep/iep.html
IEP Standards
Ontario Human Rights Commission
http://www.ohrc.on.ca/en_text/consultations/education-disability-consultation-paper_3.shtml
Education for persons with disabilities in Ontario
IEP's
http://www.bbbautism.com/iep_us.htm
A list of links regarding IEPs
The Good IEP
http://www.bbbautism.com/vol_2_issue1_iep.htm
A list of links to IEP information sites
Education Resources Center
http://www1.upei.ca/smarteacher/Folder.2004-08-17.2909/Folder.2004-08-17.3004/
Guide to government services for people with dissabilities
http://www.equalopportunity.on.ca/eng_g/documents/Education.htm
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Behavior Modification Techniques :
The following links are geared towards behavior modification techniques for children with
ADHD but may be of interest to anyone wanting to research B.M.T.
These techniques may be of benefit to any child.
Disciplining Your ADHD Child
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art31358.asp
Behavior management and disciplining your ADHD child.
Self Help Magazine
http://selfhelpmagazine.com/articles/child_behavior/behavman1.html
Effective behavior management
Behavior Modification Techniques
http://add.about.com/cs/behavioraltherapy/
Transforming the Difficult Child
http://www.difficultchild.com/
The nurtured heart approach
JEIBI
http://www.jeibi.com/
Journal of Early and Intensive Behavior Intervention
ADHD Behavior Modification Techniques
http://www.familyeducation.com/whatworks/item/group-index/0,2554,1-9126,00.html
Family Education
http://www.familyeducation.com/topic/front/0,1156,23-24400,00.html
ADHD Behavior Techniques
Family Education
http://www.askdrsears.com/html/10/T101000.asp#T101014
Behaviour Strategies for ADD/ADHD children
Schwab Learning
http://www.schwablearning.org/articles.asp?r=297&g=2
Dealing with Your Child's Frustrating Behavior
25 ways to talk so your children will listen
http://www.askdrsears.com/html/6/T061000.asp
Advocacy and Learning Center
http://pages.zdnet.com/ourorhskids/id37.html
Discipline and Behavior Intervention Plans
Behavior Management Ideas
http://www.adda-sr.org/BehaviorManagementIndex.htm
Reference Guide for help with Common ADD Behaviors
Choice Points
http://www.educational-psychologist.co.uk/choicepoints.htm
A terific way to deal with behavior.
Dissipating Power Struggles
http://add.about.com/cs/forparents/a/powerstruggles.htm
An argument takes two people, with just one person, it is a temper tantrum...some great information
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Alternative Treatments :
The following links are geared towards alternative treatments of ADHD.
The affects of Diet on ADHD
http://www.adhdnews.com/adhd-diet.htm
Diet and what we consume affects ADHD as well as behavior in all children.
Herbal Side affects
http://www.personalhealthzone.com/herbsafety.html
Search engine giving information about herbal rememdies.
Supplement and Vitamin side affects
http://www.personalhealthzone.com/vitamins_supplements/side_effects_interactions.html
A search engine giving information about vitamins and or supplements
Natural Alternatives
http://www.healthyplace.com/Communities/ADD/simon/natrem.html
Homeopathic, Herbal and other natural alternative treatments for ADD/ADHD and behavioral
disorder problems.
Drug-Free Treatment of ADD
http://www.alternativementalhealth.com/articles/drugfreeADD.htm
International Guide to the world of alternative mental health
Herbal Medicine and Treatments for ADHD
http://www.healing-arts.org/children/ADHD/herbal.htm
Food additives affect behavior
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=8179235&dopt=Abstract
Foods and additives are common causes of the attention deficit hyperactive disorder in children
CBC Health and Science News
http://www.cbc.ca/story/science/national/2005/04/22/ADHD-therapy050422.html
Biofeedback therapy tested for kids with ADHD
The Feingold Association
http://www.feingold.org
Did you know that the brand of ice cream, cookie and potato chip you select, and
the type of fruit or vegetable you choose, can have a direct effect on your behavior,
health, and ability to learn?
Caring Kids
http://www.caringforkids.cps.ca/behaviour/ADHDalternative.htm
Alternative treatments for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
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ADHD Medications :
The following links are informational links related to stimulant
and non stimulant medications often prescribed for ADHD.
These links are not suggestions or recommendations, they are simply resources for you to research the medications.
ALWAYS consult a physician prior to taking ANY medication.
Stimulant Drugs
http://www.adhdnews.com/aug.htm
Drugs.com
http://www.drugs.com/
Prescription drug information and search.
Medication Chart for ADHD
http://www.addwarehouse.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/article3.htm
Another Medication Chart for ADHD
http://www.myadhd.com/treatment_tools/medicationchart.html
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Printables :
The following are links to sites offering prinatble worksheets and charts suitable for children and adults.
Worksheet Generator
http://school.discovery.com/teachingtools/worksheetgenerator/
ABC Teach.com
http://abcteach.com/index.html
A Plus Math
http://www.aplusmath.com/Worksheets/
Enchanted learning
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/Home.html
Super Kids (Math)
http://www.superkids.com/aweb/tools/math/
Fun Brain
http://www.funbrain.com/
Family Education
http://familyeducation.com/printables/index/0,2081,1,00.html
Learning Pages
http://www.learningpage.com/free_pages/home.html
Fun School
http://www.funschool.com/index.html
Star Fall
http://www.starfall.com/
School Express
http://www.schoolexpress.com/
Printable Check lists
http://www.printablechecklists.com/checklist11.shtml
Chore Charts
http://www.familyfirst.net/parenting/chorechartform.htm
Behavioral Charts
http://www.latitudes.org/behavioral_charts.html
More Chore Charts
http://www.cleansweepsvacshop.com/getting-house-organized/free-kids-chore-charts.html
Alenkas Chore Charts
http://www.alenkasprintables.com/chorechart.shtml
dltk chore charts
http://www.dltk-cards.com/chart/
Daily Routine Charts
http://www.christianadhd.com/downloads/dailyroutinesample2.html
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