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Links

Web Sites With Reasonably Accurate and Useful Information

www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/adhd
The National Institutes of Health Web publications regarding ADHD

www.ldonline.org
Reasonable accurate information on ADHD as well as specific learning disabilities. Also has information in Spanish.

www.chadd.org
The website of CHADD, the national support organization for children, adults and families affected by ADHD. Some information also available in Spanish.

www.add.org
Reasonably accurate information about ADD and ADHD.

www.aap.org
Website for the American Academy of Pediatrics. Includes the practice guidelines for physicians for caring for youngsters with ADHD.

Social Skills and ADHD
Awareness and communication strategies for children

http://www.mcadd.net
Information guide on the MD Center for Attention Deficit Disorder ADHD.
Covers definition, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and resources at the University of Maryland.


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