ADHD Tools & Resources for This School Year!

It’s Labor Day Weekend, and at its end, students will begin a new school year, if they have not already done so. With this new year, there will be new issues for the families of children and teens challenged with AD/HD.

We already know that the rate or prevalence of AD/HD is increasing. We also know there is technology to help the children and adults affected. However, what about the availability of reliable information, resources and other tools to help manage this condition? Also, how does one know which information is really current, credible and potentially beneficial to those who greatly need it?

Once again, we are here to help. We have assembled the best and most up-to-date information to assist parents, teachers, and other adults needing this critical information that can make a real difference in the life someone challenged with AD/HD.

We hope you find these tools, resources and supportive organizations to be beneficial for a child, student or adult you know with an attention deficit disorder.

ADHD Tools to Help with Daily Life

FREE Graphic Organizer Templates-Use this collection of visual organizers to structure writing projects, to help in problem solving, decision making, studying, planning research and brainstorming. Select a specific graphic organizer from the list to suit the needs of a particular task, job, or other project.
http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/

TeachTimer-Time-Management Tool
http://orton-gillingham.com/frmShoppingCatalog.aspx?intCategoryID=17&intProductID=207

The MotivAider-An ingeniously simple electronic device that enables people of all ages to stay focused and change behavior and habits quickly, easily and privately. (A 30-second flash video is available at link to follow here.)
http://habitchange.com/

The “Invisible Clock”-Reminder device for setting up to 12 reminders per day. Choose silent vibrate or different beeps.
http://www.thrivewithadd.com/products/useful_resources109

TIME SENSE EXERCISE©-A simple pen and paper tool that can help individuals use time more effectively.
http://www.thrivewithadd.com/products/useful_resources109

Reading Focus Cards (Patent 7,565,759)-Customizable and sensory-appealing solutions for struggling readers of all ages. Especially helpful for children and adults with ADHD, dyslexia, autism, as well as low vision, stroke recovery and TBI issues.
www.FocusandRead.com/products

ADHD Resources for Help & Support

CHADD-The leading, non-profit national organization serving people affected by AD/HD
http://www.chadd.org/?gclid=CK344_H-krICFYkWMgodeXUAiQ

National Resource Center for AD/HD (A Program of CHADD)-The nation's clearinghouse for science-based information about all aspects of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
http://www.help4adhd.org/

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)-Information such as symptoms, causes, methods of diagnosis, etc. provided on this site. A FREE copy of a detailed booklet describing ADHD symptoms, causes, and treatments, with information on getting help and coping) is provided through this link (FREE download OR hardcopy available.)
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder/complete-index.shtml

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)-This official site offers resources, statistics, and other information about AD/HD.
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/adhdresources/

ADDitude.com-Site with many articles, information, and resources (printables and downloadables, too) realted to AD/HD (official site for ADDitude Magazine)
www.additudemag.com

The ADDitude Directory-A complete resource for living with AD/HD & learning disabilities
(provided by ADDitude Magazine)
http://directory.additudemag.com/

For more information:
www.FocusandRead.com Tools for struggling readers of all ages!
www.BrennanInnovators.com Info & support for struggling readers
314-892-3897

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