Many people have questions on ADD. Is medication helpful? Do children outgrow ADD? How can I help my child learn? What about when I need a job? Should I tell my employer I have ADD? What if I have trouble getting a job? What if the school disagrees my child has ADD and won't help him?
This 35-page guide on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder provides a very detailed description of what it is like to have ADD/ADHD. We strongly encourage you to read it for information on how to help yourself or your family member.
Testing young children for Attention Deficit Disorder - this guide is part of the 'Straight talk from Maria' series of brief, plain language articles for parents.
Is ADD a disability? How much accommodation do people with ADD need? This article on the "Born to Explore" site questions whether ADD is really a disability or just a different way of thinking.
Dealing with ADHD as a family. This article is from England but has suggestions that apply to problems experienced anywhere, like how to respond to those relatives that tell you all your child needs is a good slap.
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Commons Area Resources on Attention Deficit Disorder
Miniwakan News, October 2005- read true stories about a child who swang from the chandelier and putting your children in boxes (literally) for their own good. Miniwakan Waonspekiye, November, 2005 - start on page 4 for an article by Willie Davis on modifications for people with learning disabilities at school and work. Includes lots of good recommendations suitable for people with ADD. |
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