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.
37 Shell Rd., 2nd Floor
Rocky point, NY 11778
Voice: 1-800-321-3287 (US only) or 631-369-9340
Website: http://www.feingold.org
E-mail: help@feingold.org
Verified: 10/13/2010

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 Place, Suite 150
Landover, MD 20785
Voice: 1-800-233-4050 or 301-306-7070 (day)
Fax: 301-306-7090
Website: http://www.chadd.org
Verified: 10/13/2010

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 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (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: 10/5/2010

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: 10/13/2010

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: 10/13/2010

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: 9/24/2010

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
c/o Topping
9601 Windcroft Way
Potomac, MD 20854
Website: http://www.gtldnetwork.org
Verified: 12/14/2009

Conduct Disorders Parent Message Board

Online. 7080 members. Founded 1995. Support for parents of 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: 8/13/2010

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: 10/13/2010

ADD Forums

Online. Wide variety of specific online message boards including those for men, women and teens with Attention Deficit Disorder /Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (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: 5/3/2010

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