ORGANIZATIONS

These organizations can be contacted by mail or by telephone. If you have a computer, you will be able to access a great deal of information by going to the websites. Many of these organizations have up-to-date information on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) amendments of 1997 and current updates of the law. Many also offer free information about a variety of other disorders, including anxiety, conduct disorders, bipolar disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, and depression.

Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorders(CHADD)
8181 Professional Place, Suite 150 | Landover, MD 20785 | 800-233-4050
|www.chadd.org

A major advocate for those with AD/HD. Website has frequently asked questions section and offers information on legal rights. Includes culturally specific information for African Americans and other people of color.

National Association for the Education of African American Children with Learning Disabilities (NAEAACLD)
P.O. Box 09521, Columbus, Ohio 43209 | Phone (614) 237-6021 | Fax (614) 238-0929 
 E-mail info@aacld.org | www.aacld.org

Works to increase awareness and promote an understanding of the specific issues facing African American children by providing a clearinghouse of information on statistical and research data, effective assessment and testing, model programming, and resources available.

ADD Warehouse
3200 Northwest 70 Ave., Suite 102 | The Plantation, FL 33317 | 800-233-9273
http://addwarehouse.com

A central location for ordering books, tapes, assessment scales, and videos carefully selected to help parents, educators, and health professionals assist people affected by developmental disorders, including AD/HD and related disorders. Call or write for catalog.

Allkindsofminds.com

All Kinds of Minds offers information and resources on learning differences; co- founded by Mel Levine, M.D., a leading expert in development and learning.

The Attention Deficit Information Network, Inc.
58 Prince St. | Needham, MA 02492 | 781-455-9895
http://www.addinfonetwork.com

Offers support and information to families of children with ADD, adults with ADD, and professionals through a network of AD-IN chapters.

ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education(ERIC)
1110 North Glebe Road | Arlington, VA 22201-5704 | 800-328-0272
http://www.ericec.org

ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center) is a part of the U.S. Department of Education. ERIC provides information on the education of individuals with disabilities as well as those who are gifted.

Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health
1101 King St. | Alexandria, VA 22314 | 703-684-7710
http://www.ffcmh.org

Serves the needs of children with serious emotional, behavioral, and mental disorders and their families. Includes publications, information on related seminars and workshops, speaker’s bureau, crisis intervention and support groups.

National Center for Learning Disabilities
381 Park Ave., South Suite 1401 | New York, NY 10016 | 212-545-7510
http://www.ld.org

Offers information, resources, and referral services, advocates for more effective policies. As part of website, has IDEA watch.

National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY)
PO Box 1492 | Washington, DC 20013 | 800-695-0285
http://www.nichcy.org

Information about disabilities in children and youth. Good frequently asked questions site on web. Lists resources in every state, including Parent Training and Information Centers (PTI).

National Institute on Mental Health (NIMH)
Office of Communications, 6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 8184, MSC 9663 | Bethesda, MD 20892-9663
Phone: 866-615-6464 | 301-443-4513 | 301.443.8431 (TTY)
Web: www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/index.cfm 

The federal research agency for mental and behavioral disorders. Their website has an extensive AD/HD section.

U.S. Department of Education - Office of Special Education Programs
400 Maryland Ave., SW | Washington, DC 20202
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/OSEP/

Excellent Federal Government site for information on Parent Training and Information Centers (PTI) as well as IDEA.

AD/HD Support Groups

Greater Baltimore Infoline:  410.377.0249
www.chadd-mc.org 

Call the infoline or go to the website for other Maryland area support group places, meeting times and dates.

Baltimore City Parent Support Group (Sponsored by CHADD of Baltimore)
Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month, September through May, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. All meetings are free and open to the public. The group meets at the Pleasant View Gardens Community Center, which is at 201 N. Aisquith Street, Baltimore 21202. Information about scheduled meetings can be obtained by dialing the information line (listen only) at 410-377-0249.

Books on AD/HD

The following books and videos are helpful resources that were used for many of the AD/HD resource brochures and fact sheets. Many other informative books can be found at any good bookstore, on a website that offers books for sale, or from the ADD Warehouse catalog (see listing for “ADD Warehouse” under organizations).

Hallowell, E.M. and Ratey, J.J. (1995). Driven to Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood through Adulthood. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Hallowell, E.M. and Ratey, J.J. (2002) Delivered from Distraction: Getting the Most out of Life With Attention Deficit Disorder. Ballantine.

Davison, J.C., & Ford, D.Y. (2002). Perceptions of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in one African American community. Journal of Negro Education, 70, 264-274.

Barkley, R. (2000). Taking charge of AD/HD: The complete, authoritative guide for parents (Rev. ed.) New York: Guilford.

Barkley, R. (1998). Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders: A Handbook for Diagnosis and Treatment. New York: Guilford Press.

Brooks, R., & Goldstein, S. (2001). Raising resilient children. New York: NTC/Contemporary.

Dendy, C.A.Z. (1995). Teenagers with ADD: A parents' guide. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House.

Dendy, C.A.Z., & Zeigler, A. (2003). A bird’s-eye view of life with ADD and AD/HD: Advice from young survivors. A reference book for children and teens. Cedar Bluff, AL: Cherish the Children.

Fowler, M. (1999). Maybe you know my kid: A parent's guide to helping your child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (3rd ed.). Kensington, NY: Citadel.

Fowler, M. (2001). Maybe you know my teen: A parent's guide to helping your adolescent with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. New York: Broadway Books.

Goldstein, S. (1998). Managing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children: A Guide for Practitioners. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons.

Ingersoll, Barbara D. (1995). Distant Drums, Different Drummers: A Guide for Young People with AD/HD. Germantown, MD: Cape Publications.

Jensen, P. (2004) Making the System Work for Your Child with AD/HD: An Expert Parent's Guide to Getting the Best Care.  New York, NY: Guilford Press.

Jones, Clare. (2003) Practical Suggestions for AD/HD. East Moline, IL: LinguiSystems Publications.

Nadeau, Kathleen G.; Littman, Ellen B.; and Quinn, Patricia O. (1999) Understanding Girls With AD/HD. Silver Spring, MD: Advantage Books.

Reiff, M.I., & Tippins, S. (Eds.). (2004). AD/HD: A complete and authoritative guide. Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics.

Robin, A.L. (1998). AD/HD in Adolescents: Diagnosis and Treatment. New York, NY: The Guilford Press.

U.S. Department of Education. (2003). Identifying and treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: A resource for school and home [On-line]. Available: http://www.ed.gov/teachers/needs/speced/AD/HD/AD/HD-resource-pt1.doc

Weingartner, P.L. (1999). AD/HD handbook for families: A guide to communicating with professionals. Washington, DC: Child Welfare League of America.

Wilens, T. (2004). Straight talk about psychiatric medications for kids (Rev. ed.). New York: Guilford.

Wodrich, D.L. (2000). Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: What every parent wants to know (2nd ed.). Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes.

Videos on AD/HD

Barkley, R.A. (1997). Managing the defiant child: A guide to parent training [Video, with companion manual]. New York: Guilford.

Barkley, R. (2000). A new look at AD/HD: Inhibition, time, and self-control [Video]. New York: Guilford.

Books on Conditions That Can Co-Occur with AD/HD

Barkley, R., & Benton, C. (1998). Your defiant child: Eight steps to better behavior. New York: Guilford.

Dacey, J.S., Fiore, L.B., & Ladd, G.T. (2002). Your anxious child: How parents and teachers can relieve anxiety in children. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Green, R. (1999). The explosive child: A new approach for understanding and parenting easily frustrated, 'chronically inflexible' children. New York: HarperCollins.

Koplewicz, H.S. (1997). It's nobody's fault: New hope and help for difficult children and their parents. New York: Times Books.

Papolos, D.F., & Papolos, J. (2000). The bipolar child: The definitive and reassuring guide to childhood's most misunderstood disorder. New York: Broadway Books.

Rapee, R.M., Spence, S., Cobham, V., & Wignall, A. (2000). Helping your anxious child: A step-by-step guide for parents. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger.