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 or 631-369-9340 Website: http://www.feingold.org E-mail: help@feingold.org Verified: 10/14/2008
(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 or 301-306-7070 Fax: 301-306-7090 Website: http://www.chadd.org Verified: 10/14/2008
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 individuals and families affected with ADHD focus on diagnosis, treatment, strategies and techniques for helping adults with ADHD lead better lives. Membership $45/yr. individual; $55/yr. family; $150/yr. professional. Write: ADDA P.O. Box 7557 Wilmington, DE 19803 Voice: 1-800-939-1019 Website: http://www.add.org Verified: 7/20/2009
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: 10/16/2009
Online. Support for anyone affected by dyslexia. Offers message board, open discussions and separate support group for parents. Website: http://www.dyslexiatalk.com Verified: 10/22/2009
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: 10/13/2009
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, c/o Topping 9601 Windcroft Way Potomac, MD 20854 Website: http://www.gtldnetwork.org E-mail: webmaster@gtldnetwork.org Verified: 10/20/2008
Online. 7080 members. Founded 1995. Support for parents living with a child with one of the many behavior disorders such as 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: 10/13/2009
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: 10/19/2009
Online. Wide variety of specific online message boards including those for men, women and teens with ADD/ADHD. Also, boards for those with co-existing conditions such as ADD/ADHD and substance abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, eating disorders, and autism/Asperger's syndrome. Blogs and chatrooms available. Website: http://www.addforums.com/forums/index.php Verified: 4/29/2009
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