ADHD

[Hendie]

Hi there
Does anyone know of a very basic straightforward place to get information online about ADHD?
Just been looking and there's so much stuff, a lot of it far too detailed and academic.
Thanks a million -
Hendie

[magso]

You could try www.ADHD.com or netdoctor for quick outlines. Addiss for more detailed information

[glyn]

As a teacher and parent coach who has worked with children with this- I now parent coach and offer advice etc to other mums. You are welcome to contact me via the CATS system here.

[Leilel]

There seems to be a real lack of discussions about ADHD on mumsnet, compared to for instance ASD Aspergers etc.

I have only ever found basic and non-specific info on ADHD online, if you ever get a chance heres a couple of books i found helpful:

Lots of the literature on the subject is very negative and doom laiden, but i found a interesting and positive book that id recommend: 'The ADHD book of lists, a practical guide to helping children and teens with Attention Deficit Disorders'. by Sandra F.Rief. (theres a paperback ed.). Read the list of positive traits of ADD/ADHD kids.

Another widely read book is Dr G. D. Kewley's 'ADHD: recognigion, Reality and Resolution' which has examples and brief biographies of kids/teens/adults with various forms of ADHD/ADD.

[Crocky]

I have just read a book by Ben Polis called 'Only a mother could love him'. He has ADHD and wrote this when he was 19, about his childhood.
Found it a really good read.