National Institute of Mental Health - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder The mission of NIMH is to reduce the burden of mental illness and behavioral disorders through research on mind, brain, and behavior. Here it gives information about symptoms (hyperactivity-impulsivity, inattention), diagnosis, causes, disorders the sometimes accompany ADHD, treatment, some simple behavioral interventions, ADHD child and school.
Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder Wikipedia, is a communal encyclopedia written collaboratively by people from all around the world. Wikipedia has rapidly grown into the largest reference website on the Internet and is a trademark of the non-profit Wikimedia Foundation. Here it gives information about symptoms, diagnosis (clinical testing, analytical testing, brain scans), epidemiology, possible causes (hereditary dopamine deficiency, diet, external factors), treatment, nutrition, coaching of ADHD individuals.
MayoClinic.com - Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) The mission of MayoClinic.com is to empower people to manage their health by providing useful and up-to-date information and tools that reflect the expertise and standard of excellence of Mayo Clinic. Here it gives information about signs and symptoms, causes, screening and diagnosis, complications, treatment, self-care, coping skills in care for a child with ADHD.
CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) CHADD is the nation's leading non-profit organization serving individuals with AD/HD and their families. It's primary objectives are: to provide a support network for parents and caregivers; to provide a forum for continuing education; to be a community resource and disseminate accurate, evidence-based information about AD/HD to parents, educators, adults, professionals, and the media. Here it gives information for understanding AD/HD, conferences and training.
National Resource Center on AD/HD: A Program of CHADD The National Resource Center on AD/HD (NRC): A Program of CHADD was established in 2002 to be the national clearinghouse for the latest evidence-based information on AD/HD. The NRC provides comprehensive information and support to individuals with AD/HD, their families and friends, and the professionals involved in their lives.
familydoctor.org - ADHD Medicines This Web site is operated by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), a national medical organizations representing more than 93,700 family physicians, family practice residents and medical students. Here it gives information about what medicines are used, their side effects, how should medicine for ADHD be taken, duration of treatment.
