AAP Children's Health Topics: ADHD 
Information for parents includes diagnosing ADHD, establishing and evaluating a treatment plan, types of attention deficit, common questions, tool kit, and guide.
http://www.aap.org/healthtopics/adhd.cfm
AD/HD and Enuresis (Bedwetting) 
Discusses possible connections, prevalence of enuresis in children, suspected causes, and types of treatment. Includes behavior modification, psychotherapy, allergies, and medication.
http://www.ncpamd.com/adhd_and_bedwetting.htm
ADD/ADHD, Vision and Learning 
Links to articles on possible relationships between attention deficit disorders and vision problems, vision therapy for learning disabilities, and vision screening for at-risk students.
http://www.add-adhd.org
Attention Deficit Disorder 
Describes the disorder with and without hyperactivity. Includes classroom modifications, counseling and education, similar conditions, co-existing conditions, and national resources.
http://www.findcounseling.com/journal/attention-deficit-disorder/
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) 
Discusses whether the signs that point to ADHD are the normal turbo-speed pace of the average toddler. Includes symptom definitions and tips for parents.
http://www.drgreene.com/21_569.html
Attention Research Update 
Free email newsletter about current issues and research related to attention deficit disorders in children and teens. Includes newsletters for teachers and health professionals.
http://www.helpforadd.com
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) 
Health factsheet information on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), including the symptoms and treatment of this behaviour disorder in children.
http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/html/attention_deficit.html
Behavioral Treatment for ADHD: An Overview 
Explains using positive reinforcement, rewards or privileges, and negative consequences to modify bad behavior. Includes creating a game plan, not teaching a child to misbehave, and when to seek professional help.
http://www.athealth.com/Consumer/farticles/Rabiner.html
Classroom Tips for Your ADD Child 
Offers advice for parents of school-age children. Includes definitions, statistics, what to do, who can help, and tips for educators.
http://pages.sssnet.com/ohiobar/classtips.html
DrGreene.com: ADHD 
Articles for parents about ADD/ADHD. Topics include symptoms, diagnosis, diet, environment, sleep, and medication.
http://www.drgreene.com/54_32.html
Executive Functions & ADHD 
Overview of what they are and how ADHD affects these functions in children. Includes a chart with definitions, and associated dysfunctions.
http://www.lehighpsych.com/art_adhd.htm
Is ADHD Being Overdiagnosed? 
Article discussing how ADHD may be the wrong diagnosis in many cases. Includes comments from mental health professionals, other possible diagnoses, and the story of one young boy.
http://www.jsonline.com/alive/family/1116sadkid.stm
Notes on ADD 
Provides advice and information for teachers, parents, and families of children with attention deficit disorders. Includes the role of reasoning in learning.
http://users.rcn.com/peregrin.enteract/add/reithr.html
Strattera Research Study for Children With ADHD 
UC Irvine one-week study on family daily activities, moods, and stress. Recruiting families with children aged 8-12 who are on Strattera for attention/concentration problems.
http://www.palmtoppartners.net
Teens with ADHD 
Provides information for helping children and teenagers with ADD or ADHD. Includes disorder types, articles for parents, school strategies, and treatment planning.
http://www.chrisdendy.com/
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