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What is ADHD?
Resources for Learning about

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

According to the Tourette Syndrome International Database Consortium, which surveyed physicians treating 3,500 people in 22 countries with TS, 60 percent of people with TS have ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). These are resources regarding ADHD at home and school.


General Information about ADHD

General Information on ADHD in Children
Teens with ADHD (Disregard the advertising, but useful information)
Adults with ADHD (Disregard the advertising here, too.) Offers many useful tips for adults
ADHD information and links in Spanish


Parenting the ADHD Child and Family Issues

Principles for Parenting the Adolescent with ADHD based on Russell Barkley’s principles
General Parenting ideas for the ADHD child and teen and ADHD family
issues



ADHD and Schools

These links have suggestions that may be useful for your child when you develop his/her educational plans at school. Be selective with what you think will be helpful for your child. See our section on School Issues for help in understanding the educational laws which may apply to your child.

Teaching Tips for ADHD
ADHD school based accommodations and interventions for a 504 Plan or Modifications for an IEP
ADHD: Classroom interventions for elementary school includes ideas for improving social skills
ADHD: Tips for organizing the child in the classroom
ADHD: Classroom Interventions for elementary, junior and high school children
ADHD: more classroom ideas
ADHD Issues that Impact School Planning
Dealing with ADHD in School
ADHD, TS, and behavior issues: links to the booklet written for teachers, "It’s Not Just the Tics: Classroom Learning and Behavioral Issues with Tourette Syndrome"



Parent support for children with ADHD

Rhode Island parent and professional organizations to support parents with disorders which interfere with learning
Evaluation and Diagnosis of ADHD
Contact information for Rhode Island for C.H.A.D.D of Rhode Island
Multiple resources for ADHD and beyond in Rhode Island; also links to national resources including C.H.A.D.D
Help in finding C.H.A.D.D. across the country
Links for Rhode Island and national services for adolescents


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