moimeme Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 I have had several requests for more information on AD/HD. I'm in the process of compiling information for a soon-to-be-live website for my association so rather than send PMs to the folks who requested, here's a set of links I've pulled from the stuff we'll have on our site. Mods, there is only one site which might be considered 'commercial' but it's an extremely good counselling site with many of the best AD/HD experts on it. That site has lots of other information, too, so the pay-for-a-counsellor part is only one bit. Hope this helps. I have more information on many other subjects, including the comorbidities, meds, etc. but many of these sites also have stuff. Still, if you don't see what you need in this collection, PM me and I'll send you more specific links for whatever subject you're interested in. Myths http://www.help4adhd.org/en/about/myths Types of ADD This page describes the symptoms which are common to the three types of AD/HD http://www.mentalhelp.net/poc/view_doc.php?type=doc&id=455&cn=3 The ADHD E-book, while written about children, does a terrific job of explaining executive function problems and how they affect the individual. http://www.pediatricneurology.com/adhd.htm People who have AD/HD often have other conditions as well. These are known as 'comorbidities'. http://add.about.com/cs/comorbidcondition/a/comorbid2.htm Diagnosis Information on assessing and managing AD/HD from the Canadian Medical Association Journal http://www.cmaj.ca/cgi/content/full/168/6/715 Evaluation and Treatment of adult AD/HD from the American Association of Family Physicians http://www.aafp.org/afp/20001101/2077.html Tests Jasper/Goldberg Adult ADD Questionnaire http://www.mentalhelp.net/poc/view_doc.php?type=doc&id=974&cn=3 The WHO Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale http://www.adultadd.com/2_2_recognizing/screener.jsp?ccd=adultadd Dr. Daniel Amen's site has a comprehensive self-test http://www.amenclinic.com/ac/addtests/adult.asp http://www.amenclinic.com/ac/addtests/brain_system_checklist.asp Issues AD/HD from 'the inside' http://www.bobseay.com/littlecorner/newurl/serious.html#1 WHAT'S IT LIKE TO HAVE ADD? http://www.netacc.net/~gradda/su98what.html Tips for Couples http://www.additudemag.com/selfhelp.asp?DEPT_NO=403&article_NO=15&arcv=1 http://topten.org/public/BT/BT188.html The Top 10 Tips for Managing ADD in Couples How Adult ADHD Affects Relationships: Strategies for Coping http://www.adhdtreatment.com/article-how_adult.html ODD COUPLES! Finding peace and respect in the marriage where one of you has ADD and the other doesn't http://www.sarisolden.com/html/annie_art.html AD/HD & RELATIONSHIPS: Communication is the Key! http://www.addcentre.co.uk/translatingADHD.html You, Your Relationship & YourADD, by Michael T. Bell Author site - relationships Bell has written a book for people in AD/HD-affected relationships http://www.michaeltbell.com/ Excellent support group for partners of people with AD/HD. Moderated by a family therapist. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/adhdpartner/ Addictions Attention Disorders and Addictions http://www.nacronline.com/dox/library/add_wendy.shtml Coping AD/HD and Communication http://add.about.com/cs/addthebasics/a/communication.htm Coping with individuals with mental health issues. Some of the skills can help AD/HD families, as well. http://www.bpso.org/mesa.htm#Session8 The Answers You Need to Manage the Frustrations of ADHD http://www.addvisor.com/addvisorvol3no8.htm Online Counselling and Support "The First And Only Virtual Online ADHD Clinic" a number of noted AD/HD experts can be consulted for fees also source of articles, lists of professionals http://www.ADDconsults.com/ This is a link to over 300 Yahoo groups for AD/HD http://health.dir.groups.yahoo.com/dir/Health___Wellness/Support/Diseases_and_Conditions/Attention_Deficit_Disorder_(ADD) Publications CHADD of Northern California's newsletters http://www.CHADDnorcal.org/newsletter/index.htm ADDitude Magazine – For People Who Have AD-HD Additudemag.com is the web site of ADDitude Magazine, The Happy, Healthy Lifestyle Magazine for People with ADD http://ADDitudemag.com/ Organizations CHADD - Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder organization: "CHADD Works to Improve the Lives of People with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder through Education, Advocacy, and Support" http://www.CHADD.org/ Attention Deficit Disorder Association The World's Leading Adult AD/HD Organization http://www.add.org UK & US information source and support group http://www.ADDers.org/ Link to post Share on other sites
longlegzs80 Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 Holy websites! You have tons of info here. This is great. But I have a quick question. How can doctors determine if someone has ADD or ADHD when they are 3 or 4 years old? The reason why I am asking is because my 2 half brothers who I have not talked to in several months both have the problems I guess, but they have be diagnosed with it when they were really small, like 3 or 4. That is what their mother told me. Link to post Share on other sites
Author moimeme Posted January 18, 2004 Author Share Posted January 18, 2004 There are some tests they can do on little kids, but at that point it's really a question of behaviours. A little kid who is even more hyperactive than a kid would normally be at his age may be AD/HD. They'll have to be checked again as they get older to verify the diagnosis but some behaviours do become evident when they're young. Link to post Share on other sites
longlegzs80 Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 Thanks for the info. Link to post Share on other sites
Tony T Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 Excellent links to information about a problem that can cause serious problems for those unaware they have it. Link to post Share on other sites
Arabess Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 THANKS for posting this information Merry. I've spent the last half hour checking out the great links you provided. I also copied them for future reference. My 11 year old has ADD. In addition to that, he also has an IQ which is in the top 3% of children his age. He is VERY intelligent, yet either bouncing off the walls or exhausted. No middle ground. He is simply EXASPERATING!!!! I do not have him on any sort of drug, I hate the whole concept, but during the puberty years....he really seems as though he may needing some additional help. I think what surprised me the most is the lack of 'testing'. All they give to the parents of children is a 'type of survey' to be completed by the parent and teachers. I wish there was something more concrete before placing a child on drugs. I do understand there is a new drug out now with less side effects. I frequent the http://www.borntoexplore.org website for children with ADD who are gifted. I thought you may want to check it out and add it to your list. Thanks again!! Link to post Share on other sites
Author moimeme Posted January 19, 2004 Author Share Posted January 19, 2004 Arabess May I suggest that you visit some support sites for folks with ADD. I have read countless testimonials from folks with ADD about how much easier their lives became once they were on the meds. If you go to About.com's ADD forum, there are lots of members you can discuss this with. It's just not something they can fix themselves by trying or by trying harder. The new drug is Strattera - again, you'd want to read the boards. Some parents have spectacular success with it but others have noticed difficulties. As for testing, until Dr. Amen's brain SPECTS become common or the use of EEG for diagnosis is validated, there's nothing to test. It's like depression or any other such condition - it's diagnosed by symptoms and through differential diagnosis. As for intelligence, most people with AD/HD are very intelligent. 'Giftedness' can actually be a comorbidity since it has some psychsocial aspects. Thanks - I only posted a tiny section of my links and I do have borntoexplore Link to post Share on other sites
longlegzs80 Posted January 19, 2004 Share Posted January 19, 2004 Is being totally exhausted all the time, could that be a form of ADD or ADHD? I know with myself, I don't know if I have this, but I was just wondering is depression a big part of ADD or ADHD? Link to post Share on other sites
Author moimeme Posted January 19, 2004 Author Share Posted January 19, 2004 Longlegz, I thought you said you were bipolar? Bipolar and AD/HD can be comorbid, but only a qualified physician could tell you what's up. Really, you should go. Link to post Share on other sites
Author moimeme Posted January 20, 2004 Author Share Posted January 20, 2004 This is a great, balanced article on psychotropic meds, particularly for young people. I don't know how long the link will be active so go have a read now if you're interested. http://www.timecanada.com/story.adp?storyid=1&area=_toc Link to post Share on other sites
Author moimeme Posted January 20, 2004 Author Share Posted January 20, 2004 PBS has created an excellent site which includes simulations of AD/HD. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/misunderstoodminds/attention.html Misunderstood Minds: the Web site http://www.pbs.org/misunderstoodminds Parents, teachers, and students looking for the scientific explanations behind learning differences and strategies to aid success in school can find both on the companion Web site for Misunderstood Minds. The site includes profiles of the students in the documentary, as well as sections on Attention, Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. Interactive activities, called Experience Firsthand, are designed to give site visitors a sense of what it may be like for a student struggling with a basic skill. Link to post Share on other sites
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