ADHD

What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

National Library of Medicine

Also called: ADHD
Is it hard for your child to sit still? Does your child act without thinking first? Does your child start but not finish things? If so, your child may have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD for short.) Nearly everyone shows some of these behaviors at times, but ADHD lasts more than 6 months and causes problems in school, at home and in social situations...More>

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

National Institute of Mental Health

Fact Sheet

Mental Health America of Illinois

NINDS Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder Information Page

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

Chicago Area ADHD Support Groups

Chicago Area ADHD Information Network (CHAAIN)

Frequently Asked Questions

National Resource center on ADHID
Also available in Spanish

Find a Attention Deficit Disorder Meetup Group near you

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What Is ADHD?

Nemours Foundation

Also available in Spanish

ADHD Aware

A non-profit organization run by, and for, people with AD/HD

What Is ADHD?

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Also available in Spanish

JAMA Patient Page

Patient Education Handout

Children and Adults with Attention Deficit /Hyperactivity Disorder

CHADD is a national nonprofit organization

YOUR CHILD and ADHD

Aspen Education Group

SCALES

NICHQ Vanderbilt Assessment Scale- Teacher Informant 

NICHQ Vanderbilt Assessment Scale-Parent Informant

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