Internet Resouces
CDC – Children’s Mental Health
Information about symptoms, treatment, research, and data on children’s mental health.
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
National advocacy organization for individuals affected by ADHD. CHADD organizes local chapters for information and support.
Fin, Fur and Feather Bureau of Investigationexternal
Set of internet-based games ideal for kids with ADHD. Each game is designed to teach useful skills and strategies, while continually encouraging players to complete increasingly difficult tasks. To increase interest, the FFFBI Academy uses a humorous spy theme and frequent reinforcements for successful game play. Funded by the U.S. Department of Education.
National Alliance for the Mental Illness (NAMI)
National advocacy organization for those affected by mental illness. NAMI provides general information and support opportunities for many mental illnesses.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Scientific organization dedicated to research focused on the understanding, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders and the promotion of mental health.
National Resource Center on ADHDexternal
Provides evidence-based information about ADHD to the public. Includes a toll-free number to speak with a Health Information Specialist: 1-800-233-4050.
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)
This site provides information on educational policy and research related to ADHD.
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP.org)
Resources and recommendations for diet, exercise, technology use for children with ADHD.
Provides resources and recommendations for caregivers of students with ADHD and learning disorders.
Excellent web resource for children and adults with ADHD.
Autism Speaks (autismspeaks.org)
Excellent resource for people and caretakers of people on the autism spectrum
Resource for teens and adults on the autism spectrum
Resource for individuals on the spectrum and their families
Resource for individuals with learning disorders