Learning Disability / Attention Deficit Disorder
Self Help Clearinghouse
Feingold Association of the U.S.
National. Founded 1976. Help for families of children with learning
or behavior problems, including attention deficit disorder. Supports
members in implementing the Feingold program. Generates public
awareness re: food and synthetic additives. Newsletter and phone
support network.
Write:
Feingold Association of the U.S.
554 E. Main St., Suite 301
Riverhead, NY 11901
Voice: 1-800-321-3287
Website: http://www.feingold.org
E-mail: help@feingold.org
Verified: 12/20/2007
ADDA (Attention Deficit Disorder Association)
National network. Founded 1989. Mission is to provide information,
resources and networking to adults with attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder and to the professionals working with them.
Aims to generate hope, awareness, empowerment and connections
worldwide in the field of ADHD through bringing together science and
the human experience. The information and resources provided to
individual and families affected with ADHD focus on diagnosis,
treatment, strategies and techniques for helping adults with ADHD
lead better lives.
Write:
ADDA
15000 Commerce Parkway, Suite C
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
Voice: 856-439-9099
Fax: 856-439-0525
Website: http://www.add.org
E-mail: mail@add.org
Verified: 11/12/2007
CHADD
(Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
(BILINGUAL) International. 200 chapters. Founded 1987. Support
network for individuals, parents and caregivers of children with
attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Provides information for
parents, adults, teachers and professionals. Bimonthly magazine
and annual conference. Guidelines and assistance on starting
self-help groups. Dues $45; student $35; healthcare professionals
$110. Online listing of local support groups.
Write:
CHADD
8181 Professional Pl., Suite 150
Landover, MD 20785
Voice: 1-800-233-4050
Fax: 301-306-7090
Website: http://www.chadd.org
Verified: 12/20/2007
Premature Baby - Premature Child
Online. Founded 1997. Offers support for parents of premature babies
that are age 4+ years old for any of their special needs e.g.
mental, physical, emotional or learning disability. Provides
support, discussion listserv, prematurity forums, advocacy and
educational links. Special children's show-and-tell section.
Website: http://www.prematurity.org
Verified: 12/17/2007
NLD-In-Common
Online. Opportunity for loved ones of people with non-verbal
learning disabilities (NLD), adults with NLD and certain
professionals to come together to communicate. Provides listserv
support and information. Membership subject to approval.
Website: http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/NLD-In-Common
Verified: 12/19/2007
Dyslexia Talk
Online. Support for anyone affected by dyslexia. Offers message
board, open discussions and separate support group for parents.
Website: http://www.dyslexiatalk.com
Verified: 11/1/2007
GT/LD Network
National network. Founded 1984. Mutual support and information for
parents of gifted children who are also learning disabled.
Membership is predominantly parents, but it is also open to students
and educators. Referrals, advocacy, parent collaboration and
support, literature, conferences, online discussion support group
and local meetings in Maryland. Dues $45.
Write:
GT/LD Network
9601 Windcroft Way
% Topping
Potomac, MD 20854
Website: http://www.gtldnetwork.org
E-mail: webmaster@gtldnetwork.org
Verified: 10/22/2007
Conduct Disorders Parent Message Board
Online. 7080 members. Founded 1995. Support for parents living with
a child with one of the many behavior disorders including: attention
deficit hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiance disorder,
conduct disorder, depression and substance abuse. Parents with
children of all ages welcome.
Website: http://www.conductdisorders.com
Verified: 12/17/2007
Dyslexia Support 2
Online. 341 members. Founded 2003. Support list for parents of
children who are dyslexic. Resource for parents to share ideas and
exchange ways of helping.
Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/dyslexiasupport2
Verified: 11/10/2007
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