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This page includes resources that professionals, teachers and families have told us are particularly helpful. Some of these materials will not be useful to you because they are geared toward clinicians and can only be sold to licensed professionals. But if you'll select, "Books/Videos for Parents" you’ll find a wide variety of resources.

Distributors
General
Longitudinal
ADHD in Adults
Rating Scales
Academic Tests
Structured interviews
Medication
Educational issues
Books/Videos for Parents
Books/videos for Children
Books in Spanish for parents and children
Books/videos for Adults with ADHD 
Books for Adults with ADD -- Higher education
Books for Adults with ADD -- Legal issues
Legal Resources
Support organizations


Distributors

Many of the products presented in this section are available from one or more of the following distributors:

ADD Warehouse
300 NW 70th Avenue
Plantation, FL 33317

800–233–9273

American Guidance Services (AGS)
4201 Woodland Road
PO Box 99
Circle Pines, MN 55014

1–800–328–2560

Center for Applied Psychology, Inc.
PO Box 61586
King of Prussia, PA 19406

800–962–1141

GSI Publications
PO Box 746
DeWitt, NY 13214

1-800-550-ADHD

Hawthorne Educational Services
800 Gray Oak Drive
Columbia, MO 65201

800–542–1673

Multi-Health Systems
908 Niagara Falls Blvd.
North Tonawanda, NY 14120–2060

800–456–3003

Professional Advancement Seminars
PO Box 746
Worcester, MA 01602

1–508–792–2408

Psychological Assessment Resources
PO Box 998
Odessa, FL 33556

1–800–331–TEST

Psychological Corporation
555 Academic Court
San Antonio, TX 78204–2498 

Western Psychological Services
12031 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90025

1–800–648–8857 

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General

American Psychiatric Association, (1994). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders-Fourth Edition (DS-IV). Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association. Order from: American Psychiatric Press, Inc., 1400 K Street, NW, Suite 1101, Washington, DC, 20005.

Barkley, R. A. (1990). Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A handbook for diagnosis and treatment. New York: Guilford Press.

Barkley, R. A. (1994). Impaired delayed responding: A unified theory of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. A chapter to appear in Donald K. Routh (Ed.), Disruptive Behavior Disorder in Childhood: Essays Honoring Herbert C. Quay (pp. 11–58). New York: Plenum Press.

Breen, M. J., & Altpeter, T. S. (1990). Disruptive behavior disorders in children. New York: Guilford Press.

Gordon, M. & Irwin, M. (1997). The diagnosis and treatment of ADD/ADHD: A no-nonsense guide for primary care physicians. DeWitt, NY: GSI Publications.

Kendall, P. C. (1992). Anxiety disorders in youth: cognitive-behavioral interventions. Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon.

Loney, J. (1987). The young hyperactive child: Answers to questions about diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment. New York: Haworth Press.

Robin, A. L., & Foster, S. L. (1989). Negotiating parent-adolescent conflict. New York, NY: Guilford Press.

Whalen, C. K., & Henker. B. (1991). Therapies for hyperactive children: Comparisons, combinations, and compromises. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 59, 126–137.

Wodrich, D. L. (1994). Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: What every parent wants to know. Baltimore: Paul H. Brooks Publishing Co. Order: PO Box 10624, Baltimore, MD, 21285–0624. [This is a book for parents and teachers but has some current information appropriate for clinicians, especially regarding educational issues]. 

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Longitudinal 

Barkley, R. A., Fischer, M., Edelbrock, C. S., & Smallish, L. (1990). The adolescent outcome of hyperactive children diagnosed by research criteria: I. An eight–year prospective follow-up study. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 29, 546–557.

Gittelman, R., Mannuzza, S., Shenker, R., & Bonagura, N. (1985). Hyperactive boys almost grown up. Archives of General Psychiatry, 42, 937–947.

Lambert, N. M., Hartsough, C. S., Sassone, D., & Sandoval, J. (1987). Persistence of hyperactivity symptoms from childhood to adolescence and associated outcomes. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 57, 22–32.

Weiss, G., & Hechtman, L. T. (1986). Hyperactive children grown up: empirical findings and theoretical considerations. New York: Guilford Press.

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ADHD in Adults

Nadeau, K. (Ed.). (1995). A comprehensive guide to Attention Deficit Disorder in Adults: Research, Diagnosis, and Treatment. New York: Brunner/Mazel Publishers.

Weiss, G., & Hechtman, L. T. (1986). Hyperactive children grown up: empirical findings and theoretical considerations. New York: Guilford Press.

Wender, P. (1995). Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in adults. New York: Oxford University Press.

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Rating Scales  

Note: Many of the forms and rating scales you will need are available in the following publication:

Barkley, R. A. (1991). Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A clinical workbook. New York: The Guilford Press.

Items below marked with an asterisk (*) are reprinted in the Clinical Workbook.

Child Behavior Checklist, Teacher Report Form, and Youth Self Report

Achenbach, T. M. (1993). Empirically based taxonomy: How to use syndromes and profile types derived from the CBCL/4–18, TRF, and YSR.

To order any of the Achenbach/Edelbrock rating scales:

University Associates in Psychiatry
1 South Prospect Street
Burlington, VT 05401–3456

Phone: 802–656–4563
Fax: 802–656–2602

Attention Deficit Disorders Evaluation Scale (ADDES)

To order:

Hawthorne Educational Services
800 Gray Oaks Drive
Columbia, MO 65201

800–542–1673

ACTeRS  

Ullmann, R. K., Sleator, E. K., & Sprague, R. L. (1984). A new rating scale for diagnosing and monitoring of ADD children. Psychopharmacology Bulletin, 20, 160–164.

To order:

Metri–Tech
111 North Market Street
Champaign, IL 61820

217–398–4868

Children's Atypical Development Scale (CADS)*

Stein, M.A., Szumowski, E., Sandoval, R., Nadelman, D., O'Brien, T., Krasowski, M., Phillips, W. (1994). Psychometric Properties of the Children's Atypical Development Scale. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 22(2),167–176.

Conners Teacher Rating Form

Goyette, C. H., Conners, C. K., & Ulrich, R. F. (1978). Normative data on the revised Conners parent and teacher rating scales. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 6, 221–236.

To order:

Multi-Health Systems
908 Niagara Falls Blvd.
North Tonawanda, NY 14120-2060.

800–456–3003

Home Situations Questionnaire and School Situations Questionnaire (HSQ and SSQ)*

Published in: Barkley, R. A., and Edelbrock, C. (1987). Assessing situational variation in children's problem behaviors: The Home and School Situations Questionnaires. Advances in Behavioral Assessment of Children and Families, 3, 157–176.

SCL90-R

 To order:

National Computer Systems, Inc.
PO Box 1416
Minneapolis, MN 55440

Locke-Wallace Marital-Adjustment Test

Cited in: Barkley, R. A. (1990). Hyperactive Children: A handbook for diagnosis and treatment. New York: The Guilford Press, 200 Park Avenue South, New York 10003.

Behavior Assessment System for Children (BASC)

Reynolds, C. R., & Kumphaus, R. W. (1992). Behavior assessment system for children. Circle Pines, MN: American Guidance Service.

Kline, R. (1994). New objective rating scales for child assessment, I. Parent- and teacher-information inventories of the Behavior Assessment System for Children, the Child Behavior Checklist, and the Teacher Report Form, Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 12, 269–306.

To order:

American Guidance Services (AGS)
4201 Woodland Road
PO Box 99
Circle Pines, MN 55014

800–328–2560

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Academic Tests

Gray Oral Reading Test 

Gray, W. S. (1967). Gray oral reading test. NY: Bobbs-Merrill.

To order:

Western Psychological Services
Order Department
2031 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90025

Peabody Individual Achievement Test

Dunn, L. M., & Markwardt, F. C. (1970). Peabody individual achievement test. Circle Pines, MN: American Guidance Service, Inc.

To order:

American Guidance Service, Inc.
Publisher's Building
Circle Pines, MN 55014

612–786–4343

Wide Range Achievement Test 3

Wilkenson, G.S. (1993). Wide Range Achievement Test—Revised. Wilmington, DE: Jastak Associates.

To order:

Western Psychological Services or ADD Warehouse
300 NW 70th Avenue
Plantation, FL 33317 

800–233–9273

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Structured interviews 

Diagnostic Interview for Children and Adolescents—Revised

(DICA—R)

To order:

Multi-Health Systems
908 Niagara Falls Blvd.
North Tonawanda, NY 14120-2060.

800–456–3003

Diagnostic Inteview Schedule for Children (DISC)

To order:

Prudence Fisher, M.S.
New York State Psychiatric Institute
Department of Child and Adolescent
Psychiatry, Unit 78
722 West 168th Street
New York, NY 10032

Semistructured clinical interview for children (SCIC)

McConaughy, S. & Achenbach, T. (1992). Semistructured clinical interview for children (SCIC).

To order:

University Associates in Psychiatry
1 South Prospect Street
Burlington, VT 05401–3456

Phone: 802–656–4563
Fax: 802–656–2602

Gordon Diagnostic System 

Gordon, M. (1987). How is a computerized attention test used in the diagnosis of Attention Deficit Disorder? In J. Loney (Ed.). The young hyperactive child: Answers to questions about diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment. New York: Haworth Press.

Gordon, M., & Mettelman, B. B. (1988). The assessment of attention: I. Standardization and reliability of a behavior-based measure. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 44, 682–690.

Gordon, M., DiNiro, D., & Mettelman, B. B. (1988). Effect upon outcome of nuances in selection criteria for ADHD/Hyperactivity. Psychological Reports, 62, 539–544.

Grant, M. I., Ilai, D., Nussbaum, N. L., & Bigler, E. D. (1990). The relationship between the continuous performance tasks and neuropsychological tests in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 70, 435–445.

Grodzinsky, G. M., & Diamond, R. (1992). Frontal lobe functioning in boys with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Developmental Neuropsychology, 8, 427–445.

Gordon, M. (1986). Microprocessor-based assessment of Attention Deficit Disorders. Psychopharmacology Bulletin, 22, 288–290.

Loge, D. V., Staton, D., & Beatty, W. W. (1990). Performance of children with ADHD on tests sensitive to frontal lobe dysfunction. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 29, 540–545.

Speech, T. J., Rao, S. M., Osmon, D. C., and Sperry, L. T. (1993). A double-blind controlled study of methylphenidate treatment in closed-head injury. Brain Injury, 7(4), 333–338.

To order the GDS:

Gordon Systems, Inc.
PO Box 746
DeWitt, NY 13214

Phone: 1-800-550-ADHD
Fax: 315–446–2012

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Medication

Barkley, R. A., DuPaul, G. J., & McMurray, M. B. (1991). Attention deficit disorder with and without hyperactivity: Clinical response to three dose levels of methylphenidate. Pediatrics, 87.

Dulcan, M. (1990). Using psychostimulants to treat behavioral disorders of children and adolescents. Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology, 1, 7–21.

Green, W. H. (1991). Child and adolescent clinical psychopharmacology. Baltimore: Williams & Wilkins 

Kline, RIG. (1987). Pharmacotherapy of childhood hyperactivity: An update. In H. Y. Meltzer (Ed.), Psychopharmacology: The third generation of progress, (pp. 1215–1224). New York: Raven. 

Swanson, J. M. & Sandman, C. A., & Deutch, C. (1978). Methylphenidate hydrochloride given with or before breakfast. I. Behavioral, cognitive, and electrophysiologic effects. Pediatrics, 61.  

Weiner, J. M. (1985). Diagnosis in psychopharmacology of childhood and adolescent disorders. New York: John Wiley & Sons. 

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Educational issues 

Abramowitz, A. J., & O' Leary, S. G. (1991). Behavioral interventions for the classroom: Implications for students with ADHD. School Psychology Review, 20, 220–234.

Acker, M. M., & O' Leary, S. G. (1987). Effects of reprimands and praise on appropriate behavior in the classroom. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 15, 549–557.

Barkley, R. A. (1993). ADHD in the classroom. [Videotape]. New York: Guilford Press.

DuPaul, G. J. & Stoner, G. (1994). ADHD in the schools: assessment and intervention strategies. New York: Guilford Press.

Goldstein, S., & Goldstein, M. (1990). Educating inattentive children. [Videotape]. Salt Lake City, UT: Neurology, Learning, and Behavior Center.

Goldstein, S. (1995). Understanding and managing children's classroom behavior. New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 

Jerome. L., Gordon. M, & Hustler, P. (1994). A comparison of American and Canadian teachers' knowledge and attitudes toward Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 39, 1-4.

Parker, H. (1992). The ADD Hyperactivity handbook for schools. Plantation, FL: Impact Publications, Inc.

Parker, H. & Gordon, M. (1992). Teaching the child with Attention Deficit Disorders: A slide program for in-service teacher training. DeWitt, NY: GSI Publications.

Rief, S. F. (1993). How to reach and teach ADD/ADHD Children: Practical techniques, strategies, and interventions for helping children with attention problems and hyperactivity. New York: The Center for Applied Research in Education.

Rosen, L. A., O' Leary, S. G., Joyce, S. A., Conway, G., & Pfiffner, L. J. (1984). The importance of prudent negative consequences for maintaining the appropriate behavior of hyperactive students. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 12, 581–604.

Tannenbaum, L. E. (1991). Academic underachievement and the disruptive behavior disorders. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 59, 289–294. 

Zentall, S. (1989). Attentional clueing in spelling tasks for hyperactive and comparison regular class children. Journal of Special Education, 23, 83–93.

Attention Training System (ATS) 

DuPaul, G. J., Guevremont, G., & Barkley R. A. (1992). Behavioral treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in the classroom: The use of the Attention Training System. Behavior Modification, 16(2), 204–225.

DuPaul, G. J. & Barkley, R. A. (1993). Behavioral contributions to pharmacotherapy: The utility of behavioral methodology in medication treatment of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Behavior Therapy, 24, 47–65.

Gordon, M., Thompson, D. Cooper, S., & lvers C. (1991). Nonmedical treatment of ADD/Hyperactivity: The attention training system. Journal of School Psychology, 29, 151–159

Rapport, M.D., Murphy, A. & Bailey, J. S. (1980). The effects of a response cost treatment tactic on hyperactive children. Journal of School Psychology, 18, 98–111. 

Rapport, M. D., Murphy, A., & Bailey, J. S. (1982). Ritalin versus response cost in the control of hyperactive children: A within-subject comparison. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 15, 20–31.

Rapport, M. D. (1983). Attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity: Critical treatment parameters and their application in applied outcome research. In M. Hersen, R. Eisler, & P. Miller (Eds.), Progress in Behavior Modification (pp. 219–298). New York: Plenum Press.

Rapport, M. D. (1986). Hyperactivity and attention deficit disorders. In V. B. Van Hasselt, P. S. Strain, & M. Hersen (Eds.), Handbook of Developmental and Physical Disabilities. New York: Pergamon Press

To order the ATS:

Gordon Systems, Inc.
PO 746
DeWitt, NY 13214

315–446–4849

The COPE Program

Cunningham, Charles E., Bremner, R., Secord-Gilbert, M. (1993). Increasing the availability, accessibility, and cost efficacy of services for families of ADHD Children: A school-based systems-oriented parenting course. Canadian Journal of School Psychology, 9(1), 1-15. 

Cunningham, C. E., Davis, J.R., Bremner, R., Dunn, K.W., & Rzasa, T. (1993). Coping modeling problem solving versus mastery modeling: Effects on adherence, in-session process, and skill acquisition in a residential parent-training program. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 61(5), 871-877. 

Cunningham, C. E., Bremner, R., & Boyle, M. (in press). Large group community-based programs for families of preschoolers at risk for disruptive behaviour disorders: Utilization, cost effectiveness, and outcome. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry

Cunningham, C. E., Bremner, R., & Secord, M. (1995). COPE The Community Parent Education Program: A school-based family systems oriented workshop for parents of children with disruptive behavior disorders. Leaders Manual.

For more information about ordering the manual and videotape:

Ms. Rebecca Bremner
Coordinator, COPE Program
Chedoake McMaster Hospital
Box 2000, Evel 3
Hamilton, Ontario Canada L8N 3Z5

Phone: 905-521-2100 x 7298
Fax: 905-521-7938

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Books/Videos for Parents

Barkley, R. A. (1992). ADHD–What do we know? [Videotape]. New York: Guilford Press.

Barkley, R. A. (1992). ADHD–What can we do? [Videotape]. New York: Guilford Press.

Barkley, R. A. (in press). Raising a child with ADHD: A Handbook for parents. New York: Guilford Press.

Forehand, R. L., & McMahon, R. J. (1981). Helping the noncompliant child. New York: Guilford Press. 

Fowler, M. C. (1990). Maybe you know my child. NY: Birch Lane Press.

Ingersol, B. D., & Goldstein, S. (1993). Attention deficit disorder and learning disabilities: realities, myths, and controversial treatments. New York, NY: Doubleday.

Gordon, M. (1990). ADHD/Hyperactivity: A consumer's guide. DeWitt, NY: GSI Publications. 

Phelan, T. (1990). 1–2–3 Magic: Training your preschoolers and preteens to do what you want! Glen Ellyn, IL: Child Management, Inc.

Ingersoll, B. (1988). Your hyperactive child. New York: Doubleday. 

Parker, H. C. (1988). The ADD Hyperactivity workbook for parents, teachers, and kids. Plantation FL: Impact Publications.

Wodrich, D. L. (1994). Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: What every parent wants to know. Baltimore: Paul H. Brooks Publishing Co.

To order:

Paul H. Brooks Publishing Co.
PO Box 10624
Baltimore, MD 21285–0624

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Books/videos for children

Gordon, M. (1991). Jumpin' Johnny get back to work! A child's guide to ADHD/Hyperactivity. DeWitt, NY: GSI Publications.  

Gordon, M. (1992). My brother's a world-class pain: A sibling's guide to ADHD/Hyperactivity. DeWitt, NY: GSI Publications.

Gordon, M. (1992). I would if I could: A teenager's guide to ADHD/Hyperactivity. DeWitt, NY: GSI Publications.

Gordon, M. (1994). Jumpin' Johnny get back to work!: A child's guide to ADHD/Hyperactivity [Videotape]. DeWitt, NY: GSI Publications.

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Books in Spanish for parents and children 

Gordon, M. (1995). Juancito Salterín ¡A tu trabajo de nuevo! Un guia para niños con Desorden de Hiperactividad y Déficit de Atención (DHDA). DeWitt, NY: GSI Publications.

Parker, H.C. (1994). Cuaderno de trabajo para padres, maestros y niños sobre el trastorno de Bajo Nivel de Atención (ADD) o Hiperactividad. Plantation, FL: Specialty Press.

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Books/videos for Adults with ADHD 

Gordon, M. & McClure, F.D. (1995). The Down & dirty guide to Adult ADD. DeWitt, NY: GSI Publications.

Hallowell, E. M., & Ratey, J. J. (1994). Driven to distraction. New York, NY: Pantheon Books.

Kelly, K. & Ramundo, P. (1993). You mean I'm not lazy, stupid, or crazy?! Cincinnati: Tyrell & Jerem Press. 

Quinn, P.O. (1994). ADD and the college student: A guide for high school and college students with Attention Deficit Disorder. New York: Imagination Press. 

Weiss, L. (1992). Attention Deficit Disorder in Adults: Practical help for sufferers and their spouses. Dallas: Taylor Publishing.

Hallowell, E. M., & Ratey, J. J. (1994). Driven to distraction. New York, NY: Pantheon Books.

Hallowell, E. M., & Ratey, J. J. (1994). Answers to distraction. New York, NY: Pantheon Books.

Kelly, K. & Ramundo, P. (1995). You mean I'm not lazy, stupid, or crazy?! New York: Scribners. 

Murphy, K. (1995). Out of the fog: Treatment options and coping strategies for Adult Attention Deficit Disorder. New York: Hyperion.

Phelan, T. Adults with Attention Deficit. [videotape] Glen Ellyn, IL: Child Management, Inc. Call 800-442-4453.

Weiss, L. (1992). Attention Deficit Disorder in Adults: Practical help for sufferers and their spouses. Dallas: Taylor Publishing.

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Books for Adults with ADD -- Higher education

Nadeau, K.G. (1994). College survival guide for students with ADD or LD. New York: Brunner Mazel.

Quinn, P.O. (1994). ADD and the college student: A guide for high school and college students with Attention Deficit Disorder. New York: Imagination Press.

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Books for Adults with ADD -- Legal issues

Latham. P.S. and Latham, J.D. (1992). Attention Deficit Disorder and the law: A guide for advocates. D.C.: JKL Communications. (Call 202-223-5097).

Latham. P.S. and Latham, J.D. (Eds.). (1994). Succeeding in the workplace: Attention Deficit Disorder and Learning Disabilities in the workplace: A guide for success. Washington, D.C.: JKL Communications. (Call 202-223-5097).

Latham. P.S. and Latham,J.D. (1994). Higher education services for students with Learning Disabilities and Attention Deficit Disorder: A legal guide. Washington, D.C. JKL Communications. (Call 202-223-5097).

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Legal Resources 

Department of Justice
Office of Americans with Disabilities Act
Civil Rights Division
PO Box 66118
Washington, DC 20035

(202) 514-0301

Equal Opportunity Employment Commission
1 Congress Street 10th Floor
Rm 1001 Boston Mass. 02114

(800) 669-4000

Job Accommodation Network
Box 6080
Morgantown, WV 26506-6080

(800) 526-7234
(800) 526-2262 (for Canada)

They consult on legal and practical issues related to accomodations in the workplace.

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
330 C Street SW
Switzer Building Room 3006
Washington DC 20202-2500

(202) 205-5507

Call this number for help with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Office of Civil Rights
330 C Street SW
Room 5000
Washington DC 20202

(202) 205-5413

Call this office for information about the Americans with Disabilities Act.

National Center for Law and Learning Disabilities
PO Box 368
Cabin John, MD 20818

(301) 469-8308

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Support organizations

CH.A.D.D. (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder)
National Headquarters
Suite 308
499 NW 70th Avenue
Plantation, FL 33317

954–487–3700

ADDult Support Network
2620 Ivy Place
Toledo, OH 43613

ADDult Support Network (ADDA)
PO Box 972
Mentor, OH 44061

(800) 487-2282

Adult ADD Association
Contact person: Lisa F. Poast
1225 East Sunset Drive, Suite 640
Bellingham Washington 98226-3529

360-647-6681

Adult Attention Deficit Foundation
Box 217
Ortonville, MI 48462

810-540-6335

Learning Disabilities Association (LDA)
4156 Library Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15234

412–341–1515

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