Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

A LOOK AT ADHD (PDF File)
National Institute of Health, 2004
This free resource can be a good handout for you to give parents. For a more detailed booklet, use:

ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (PDF File)
National Institute of Mental Health, 2003

DIAGNOSED ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER AND LEARNING DISABILITY: UNITED STATES, 2004–2006 (PDF File)
CDC, 2008

GIFTED CHILDREN WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (PDF File)
Neihart, 2003

MIS-DIAGNOSIS AND DUAL DIAGNOSIS OF GIFTED CHILDREN: GIFTED AND LD, ADHD, OCD, OPPOSITIONAL DEFIANT DISORDER (PDF File)
James T. Webb, 2000

• Try reading with distractions
• Try listening to directions
• What does it sound like to have ADHD?
• Watch a short video on “too much attention?”

A PICTURE SPEAKS 1,000 WORDS
Leslie E. Packer, PhD
This brain image speaks volumes about why students with ADHD may be having problems.

ASSOCIATED CONDITIONS
Leslie E. Packer, PhD
Although ADHD may be the only diagnosed condition, other problems frequently co-exist, such as learning disabilities.

ADHD AND SAFETY
Leslie E. Packer, PhD
The risk of injury and need for additional supervision is often overlooked.

CLASSROOM TIPS FOR DEALING WITH ADHD (PDF File)
Leslie E. Packer, PhD
Strategies for managing specific features of ADHD.

IDENTIFYING AND TREATING ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER: A RESOURCE FOR HOME AND SCHOOL (PDF File)
U.S. Dept. of Education, 2008
This free resource includes information on evaluations and school issues.

TEACHING CHILDREN WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER: INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES AND PRACTICES (PDF File)
U.S. Dept. of Education, 2004

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

For organizations, books, web sites, and videos on this topic, see the ADHD RESOURCES section of my other site, ChallengingKids.com.