ADD/ADHD

ADD/ADHD

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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 ADHD. 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 ADHD. These materials include Attention magazine, News From CHADD, a free electronically mailed current events newsletter, as well as other publications of specific interest to educators, professionals and parents.                                                  

Attention Deficit Disorder Association(ADDA) is an international non-profit organization bringing together scientific perspective and human experience to promote international collaboration in the field of AD/HD diagnosis, treatment and management.  ADDA fulfills its mission of helping adults with AD/HD lead better lives by providing information, resources and networking connections.

ADD/ADHD Basics

There are many quotes decribing ADD/ADHD, but many agree that this is the most accurate description:

It has to be fun.
If it is not fun, it has to be moving.
If it is not fun or moving, maybe we can poke it and make it mad.