ADHD
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), although not a learning disability, can affect one's ability to succeed. Individuals with ADHD often have trouble paying attention, sitting still, or finishing tasks. Read more about the prevalence, symptoms, and treatment of ADHD.
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Dr. Larry Silver: Update on ADHD Medications
Preadolescent Girls with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Out of Focus: ADHD Forces Families to Look for Answers
Experts Agree Parents' Role Critical But Polarized On Disorder's Cause
Fast forward: Those with Attention-Deficit Disorders Zoom in on Developing Strengths
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
A comprehensive guide on AD/HD from our partners at the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY).
Parenting Teens with ADHD Made Simple
Teens. One minute they love you. They want your input and guidance. Next minute, they’re super critical and act as if you’re an idiotic dork. They want you to be there, but only when they think they need you. They can’t figure out why you don’t know when to butt out! You can be so stupid, not to mention unfair and out to ruin their lives.
What is ADHD? Is It a Type of LD?
Many parents and educational professionals confuse ADHD and LD. Is ADHD a form of LD? No. Each is distinctive neurologically-based disorder. Each is recognized and diagnosed differently. Each is treated in a different way. The treatment for ADHD will not correct an LD. The treatment for LD will not help ADHD. Of importance is that about 30 to 40% of individuals with LD will also have ADHD. Thus, if you find one problem it is important to look for the other.
Interview with Author Jack Gantos
Medical and Nonmedical Stimulant Use Among Adolescents: From Sanctioned to Unsanctioned Use
Talking to Your Children About Their Attention Deficit Disorder
Attention Deficit Disorders and Gifted Students: What Do We Really Know?
"Gifted" and "ADHD" used to be consider mutually exclusive, but researchers have realized the two can coexist. And when they do, misdiagnosis often occurs; typically a gifted student is mistakenly identified as ADHD. But the other misdiagnosis occurs as well; the ADHD of a gifted child is ignored. But once identified as LD and gifted, what happens? Learn more about the situation as well as possible actions.
IDEA 1999 - Final Regulations and Children with ADHD
Assessment for Adults with LD and/or ADHD
Information on assessment and who can diagnose LD or AD/HD in adults.
