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ADHD Support Organizations
Parents are encouraged to seek support from
professionals and other parents. These organizations provide
valuable information as well as online forums and referral to
community support groups.
 The Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) is
designated as a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization by the Internal
Revenue Service. This international organization has been in
existence since 1989. The mission of ADDA is to provide
information, resources and networking to adults with AD/HD and
to the professionals who work with them. In doing so, ADDA
generates hope, awareness, empowerment and connections worldwide
in the field of AD/HD. Bringing together scientific perspectives
and the human experience, the information and resources provided
to individuals and families affected by AD/HD and professionals
in the field focuses on diagnoses, treatments, strategies and
techniques for helping adults with AD/HD lead better lives.
 Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity
Disorder (CHADD) is a national non-profit,
tax-exempt (Section 501 (c) (3) ) organization providing
education, advocacy and support for individuals with AD/HD. In
addition to our informative Web site, CHADD also publishes a
variety of printed materials to keep members and professionals
current on research advances, medications and treatments
affecting individuals with AD/HD. These materials include
Attention! magazine, the CHADD Information and Resource Guide to
AD/HD, News From CHADD, a free electronically mailed current
events newsletter, as well as other publications of specific
interest to educators, professionals and parents.
National Resource Center on AD/HD: A Program of CHADD is
funded through a cooperative agreement with the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity
disorder (AD/HD) affects how millions of children and adults
function on a daily basis. The NRC was created to meet the
information needs of both professionals and the general public.
LD Online is the world's leading web
site on learning disabilities and ADHD, serving more than
250,000 parents, teachers, and other professionals each month.
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