Information Sources
There are many sources of good information regarding ADD/ADHD on the internet. Not all sites that come up will be reputable. Please use your own best judgement when searching the internet.
We have assembled some links to help you get started.
CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is the nation's leading non-profit organization serving individuals with AD/HD and their families. CHADD has over 16,000 members in 200 local chapters throughout the U.S. Chapters offer support for individuals, parents, teachers, professionals, and others. More about CHADD. (Link: http://www.chadd.org.)
Other CHADD affiliates in the region:
South King County CHADD - Renton, WA
CHADD Blue Mountian Support Group - Walla Walla, WA
Portland Metro CHADD - Portland, OR
Hillsboro Satellite - Hillsboro, OR
The National Resource Center on AD/HD (NRC): A Program of CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder), was established in 2002 to be the national clearinghouse for the latest evidence-based information on AD/HD. The NRC provides comprehensive information and support to individuals with AD/HD, their families and friends, and the professionals involved in their lives. More about NRC. (Link: http://help4ADHD.org.)
Attention Deficit Disorder Resources (ADD Resources) is a membership-based, nonprofit organization that serves both adults and children with ADD/ADHD. The mission of Attention Deficit Disorder Resources is to help people with ADHD achieve their full potential through education, support and networking opportunities. More about ADD Resources. (Link: http://www.addresources.org.)
The Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) is an international organization that has been in existence since 1989. The mission of ADDA is to provide information, resources and networking to adults with AD/HD and to the professionals who work with them. In doing so, ADDA generates hope, awareness, empowerment and connections worldwide in the field of AD/HD. Bringing together scientific perspectives and the human experience, the information and resources provided to individuals and families affected by AD/HD and professionals in the field focuses on diagnoses, treatments, strategies and techniques for helping adults with AD/HD lead better lives. More about ADDA. (Link: http://www.add.org.)
Disability Rights Washington (DRW) is a private non-profit organization that protects the rights of people with disabilities statewide. We provide free advocacy services to people with disabilities. More about DRW. (Link: http://www.disabilityrightswa.org.)
Social Security and Disability Resource Center (SSDRC) is a disability resource website that helps individuals and their families understand their rights, what they are entitled to, and how to qualify for benefits. More about SSDRC. (Link: http://www.ssdrc.com/condition-adhd.html.)
Division of Vocatioanl Rehabiliation (DVR) believes employment contributes to a person’s ability to live independently and everyone has a right to work. Our purpose is to empower people with disabilities to achieve a greater quality of life by obtaining and maintaining employment.
As a division of the Department of Social and Health Services, with offices located throughout Washington, DVR has partnered with communities for over 70 years to help meet the employment needs of people with disabilities and employers.
Washington State Fathers Network (www.fathersnetwork.org) offers information and support to fathers as well as other family members of children with all types of disabilities, including ADHD and co-existing disorders. More about WSFN. (Link: http://fathersnetwork.org.)
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