Directory of ADD and ADHD Resources

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A spectrum of neurological disorders, increasingly recognised as affecting children, young people and adults, and manifesting themselves (very simplistically) as

• overactive behaviour/hyperactivity
• impulsive behaviour
• difficulty in paying attention

These may cause difficulties within families and in school.

ADD refers to problems in concentration and attention; ADHD refers to ADD plus overactive and impulsive behaviours. The "official" UK term, Hyperkinetic Disorders, covers the aspects of hyperactivity and impulsive behaviours.

The causes of ADD/ADHD appear (currently) to be a mixture of genetic and environmental factors (possibly including diet). Children who have suffered brain injury or illness may also exhibit similar symptomatic behaviours.

Subcategories

• Education
• Support Groups

Resources in This Category

• ADDers.org

  http://www.adders.org/
  A national resource covering adult and child ADD/ADHD; includes information on the condition and relevant research, listings of local support groups and events, news and discussion forums.

• ADDISS (The National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service)

  http://www.addiss.co.uk/
  Registered charity providing information and resources about ADHD for parents, sufferers, teachers and health professionals. Details of their resources, conferences and training activities, and online bookstore.

• All About ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)

  http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/?EntryId5=43137
  A booklet published by the Mental Health Foundation, available online, as a PDF to download, and in a print version. Covers definition, diagnosis and causes, medication and diet, and how sufferers can be helped.

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is Underdiagnosed and Undertreated in Britain

  http://www.bmj.com/content/316/7144/1594.full
  A personal paper published in the British Medical Journal discusses the causes, diagnosis and treatment of ADHD; includes a commentary and reader responses.

• The Behavioural Futures Group

  http://www.addcentre.co.uk/
  Provides training and consulting solutions for professionals working with individuals with attentional, behavioural and learning problems. Includes a range of articles, a newsletter, and details of training workshops.

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