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Ablechild.org:  Parents for Label and Drug Free Education ~ Grassroots organization made up of parents and professionals outraged over the pervasive and ever-growing drugging of our children.

ADD Forums ~ International online ADD/ADHD support, information, and resources community.

ADD Holistic Resource Center ~ An ADD/ADHD online group for the discussion of alternative medicine techniques for treating ADD and related disorders.

ADDA ~ Attention Deficit Disorder Association ~ Provides information and resources on treatment, research, and issues of relationships, parenting, and post-secondary education.

Attention Deficit Disorder in Europe ~ Links to European ADD/ADHD sites.

The Attention Deficit Information Network ~ Offers support and information to families of children with ADD, adults with ADD and professionals through a network of AD-IN chapters.

CH.A.D.D. Online ~ Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder ~ The nation's largest ADD organization with local chapters.  ALSO READ The Hidden Relationship Between CHADD & The Drug Company.

Feingold Association of America ~ An organization of families and professionals dedicated to helping children and adults apply proven dietary techniques for better behavior, learning and health.

One A.D.D. Place - The Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD & LD) Community ~ Virtual neighborhood with information and resources
relating to ADD, ADHD and Learning Disorders (LD).

The WINS Foundation ~ Promotes biomedical and nutritional approaches that help children and adults suffering from moderate to severe learning disorders, including ADD, ADHD, PDD, and autism.

INFORMATION ON ADD and ADHD

ADD and ADHD:  Epidemic of a Phantom Disease ~ There is no proof that "attention deficits" in children are anything but normal human variants, yet medical practitioners are labeling more and more children with this diagnosis and giving them dangerous stimulant drugs to control their behavior.

ADD: Does It Really Exist? ~ Over the past 15 years, ADD has grown from a malady known only to a few cognitive researchers and special educators into a national phenomenon.

ADHD drug use for youth obesity raises ethical questions ~ Doctor uses ADHD drug -- Adderall, an amphetamine -- to treat childhood obesity.

ADD and Firesetting: The Connection ~ Agencies in San Diego County, California are documenting that 20-40% of the juveniles who participate in their programs have been diagnosed with ADD or exceed the criteria described in DSM-IV.  Many interventionists suspect that the numbers are even higher. Why so many?  Also visit Firesetting and Youth.

The ADD/ADHD Online Newsletter ~ Nutritional help.

ADHD Fraud ~ The website of Fred A. Baughman Jr., MD (Neurologist, Pediatric Neurology) who provides commentary and information on ADD/ADHD.  Also read ADHD: Total 100% Fraud.

ADHD:  Homeopathic Therapies ~ A listing of homeopathic remedies and a brief summary of how each might be applied to children with ADHD or ADHD symptomolgy.

ADHD News ~ Taking control through knowledge.  Message boards and links to ADHD blogs.

Adult ADD: Common Disorder or Marketing Ploy ~ Not many people  thought about adult ADHD until 2003 when the giant pharmaceutical company, Eli Lilly, began its national ad campaign to market its new medication.

AS or ADHD?  Alphabet Soup ~ All the symptoms of ADHD may occur in Asperger Syndrome (AS).  If they do occur, they could represent a genuine ADHD disorder or they could simply mimic ADHD but be part of AS.  So what's the difference between AS and ADHD?

Attention Deficit Disorder: A Dubious Diagnosis? ~ From PBS's The Merrow Report, suggesting that the ADD/ADHD epidemic is a result of a long-term, unpublicized financial relationship between the company that manufactures Ritalin and CHADD, the nation's largest ADD/ADHD support organization.

Attention Deficit Disorder and Hyperactivity Success ~ The majority of cases are caused by an immune defect and allergies to food additives, preservatives, chemicals, or inhalants. To deal adequately with this illness, all these potential imbalances must be addressed.

Attention deficit disorder and your health insurance ~ ADHD is typically regarded as a mental health condition, and a health plan's mental health coverage benefits and limits apply to any ADHD treatment.

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder ~ From A Report of the Surgeon General.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Juvenile Firesetting ~ The letters ADHD are not synonymous with firesetting behavior.  However, ADHD does present behavioral characteristics that, if not recognized, will hinder the firesetting interventionist’s efforts to quell the firesetting behavior.  If some of the same intervention techniques that help ADHD children succeed at home, in school, and in life can also be applied to the management of firesetting behavior, then successful modification of the firesetting behavior of these children is much more likely.

Biofeedback Aids Kids with ADHD ~ A study found that a year of medication and counseling helped relieve ADHD symptoms in a group of children, but only the children who also received biofeedback therapy maintained that improvement after going off medication.

Born to Explore! The Other Side of ADD ~ The goal of this site is to consider the many possible sources of ADD-like behaviors, including natural temperament traits, diet, and other factors, because there is rarely a case of "pure" ADD.

Brain Damage Detected in Children with Attention Deficit Disorder and Learning Disabilities ~ Learning disabilities and attention deficits can result from subtle brain damage caused by a variety of common environmental chemical exposures in today's "modern" society.

Chemical Straitjackets for Children ~ In the case of ADHD, the author says that the diagnosis is a judgment -- not a disease.

Children and Parents Dealing with ADD/ADHD ~ Research project of University of Sydney exploring self-perceived health and mental health issues related to stress and coping mechanisms of parents/caregivers of children with ADHD.

Child's Hyperactivity Traced to Colon Problem ~ The connection between behavior and chronic constipation in children is not uncommon.

The Coincidence of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Creativity ~ Creative and gifted individuals often have behavior that could be interpreted as the inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity of ADHD.

Confirming the Hazards of Stimulant Drug Treatment ~ It is time to recognize that the supposedly increasing rates of "schizophrenia," "depression," and "bipolar disorder" in children in North America are often the direct result of treatment with psychiatric drugs.  They should be classified as adverse drug reactions, not as primary psychiatric disorders.

Death from Ritalin ~ This site tells the story of 14-year-old Matthew Smith's death from long-time use of Ritalin as treatment for ADHD.  ALSO READ Ritalin maker sued over girl's death.

Deceptive Statements Revealed ~ This letter, written by 11 psychologists/members, refutes three deceptive statements made by the American Psychological Association in their brochure on ADHD.  They asked that the brochure be revised before being released to the public.  Their letter was ignored.

Diet, ADHD, and Behavior ~ In a review of two dozen scientific studies, the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) contends that food dyes and certain foods can adversely affect children’s behavior.  CSPI, in this 32-page report, charges that federal agencies, professional organizations, and the food industry ignore the growing evidence that diet affects behavior.

Drug-Free Treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder ~ Good nutrition during pregnancy and in the early years of the child' s life may help in preventing ADD.  Eliminating processed foods, artificial flavorings, colorings, preservatives, and sugars have been shown to help the hyperactivity aspect of the affliction.

Drugging Our Kids ~ Despite the dangers posed by drugs such as Ritalin, some schools are threatening parents with child abuse charges if they refuse to drug their children.

Examining Drugs for ADHD, Particularly Strattera ~ This informative article on Straterra was written in memory of 14-year-old Matthew Smith, 11-year-old Stephanie Hall, and 10-year-old Shaina Dunkle and other children who have died from the use of psychotropic drugs for "ADHD."

A Few Simple Truths About ADHD and Stimulant Drugs ~ Doctors, mental health professionals, and educators often say things about ADHD that are unproven.  These same professionals often say things about drugs that are supposed to treat "ADHD" that are not true.  This brochure reveals and responds to six common lies or misleading statements you might be told.

FDA as a Knowing, Willing Party to the ADHD Fraud ~ Many news articles about the FDA, pharmaceutical companies, and ADHD drugs.

The Fine Line Between ADHD and Kinesthetic Learners ~ Increasing numbers of children are routinely placed on ”trials” of Ritalin, without first ruling out other factors that could be causing apparent ADHD symptoms. A kinesthetic learner may not need medication so much as innovative teaching methods.

Fish Oils and Attention Deficit Disorder ~ There is considerable evidence that ADHD is linked to a fatty acid deficiency or imbalance.

A History of ADD ~ The oldest recorded descriptions of ADHD symptoms date back to the mid 1800's when they were observed in children recovering from nervous system diseases or injuries.

Hugs, Not Drugs ~ Unlike drugs, the alternative approaches typically enhance learning, build self-esteem, promote overall health, encourage self-reliance and have no side effects. They do not so much seek to make children more "manageable," as to make it easier for children to manage the challenges and opportunities life brings them.  Excellent article.

Methylphenidate Linked to Chromosomal Changes ~ This study found that every one of a dozen children treated for AD/HD with methylphenidate [generic name for a group of drugs that includes Ritalin, Concerta, Metadate CD and others] experienced a threefold increase in levels of chromosome abnormalities — occurrences associated with increased risks of cancer and other adverse health effects.

Non-Linearity of Thought ~ Interesting article by Bob Frazier with a link to a Non-Linear Purity Test.

Pediatric Psychiatry Pamphlets ~ These pamphlets, written by pediatric psychiatrist Dr. Jim Chandler, describe the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD, Conduct Disorder, ODD, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Social Phobia, Panic Disorder, OCD, Tourette and Tic Disorders, and Learning Disabilities.

Poisoning the Well: Neurotoxic Metals, Water Treatment, and Human Behavior ~ Although the dangers of lead poisoning have been known for years, substantial numbers of children continue to suffer from blood lead above danger level of 10µg/dL.  The problem is especially serious because lead poisoning is associated with higher rates of learning disabilities, hyperactivity, substance abuse and crime.

The Problem with CHADD and Accommodations ~ What CHADD seems to be advocating is not the people who are ADD, but rather the concept of ADD as an severe brain defect.

Ritalin: Child Abuse on Prescription? ~ We still do not know whether the drug works and nor do we know whether it causes any permanent long term damage.  We do not know whether the listed potential side effects do more damage than any possible good the drug might do.  And, perhaps most astonishing of all, despite the fact that millions of children have been diagnosed as suffering from ADHD, ADD or MBD, and treated with powerful drugs, we do not even know whether any of these conditions - or hyperactivity - really exist.

Ritalin: Geography Makes A Difference ~ Prescription rates for ADD drugs vary according to region.  Significantly higher rates were found in the South and Midwest than in the West.

Ritalin is Poison ~ It is apparent the psychology industry isn’t opposed to simply making up diseases and disorders if there is money to be made.  Also, some research is suggesting that many of the growing diseases and disorders could actually be side effects of the drugs psychologists are pouring into children to "cure" their made-up diseases.

Treatments for ADHD: Alternative and Innovative Therapies ~ This page lists many of the conventional, alternative, and promising new treatments for ADHD, as well as experimental trials that have yet to be evaluated.

What To Do About the ADHD Epidemic ~ The problem resides primarily in the ADHD diagnosis itself and secondarily how it is applied.