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** This Wiki page describes ADHD and provides many helpful resources for parents and educators. The page is broken down into the following categories. Clicking on the links will bring you to each section. **

§ What is ADHD § Helpful Websites § Books § Support Groups and Conferences § CHADD Conference § ADDA Telecast/Webinar § Parent Support Groups § Legal Advocacy § Educational Services § Recreation and Community Based Resources



· ** What is ADHD? ** ADHD is a neurobiological disorder that affects both children and adults. The three main characteristics of ADHD are inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. A child with ADHD may have difficulty paying attention, be impulsive, have the inability to sit still and in some cases are hyperactivity. . ** Symptoms (These are just some of the main symptoms, there are many more) ** · Inability to sit still § Non stop talking § Have difficulty focusing on one thing · Be easily distracted, miss details, forget things § Dash around, touching or playing with anything and everything in sight § Blurt out inappropriate comments, show their emotions without restraint.

· ** Cause/Diagnose ** The cause of ADHD is not very well known but research has shown a strong connection to several genes. ADHD is difficult to diagnose since there is no single test that can diagnose a child as having ADHD. It is best to talk to your doctor if you think your child has ADHD.

· ** Treatment ** There is no cure for ADHD but some medicines can be effective in helping the symptoms.

Websites ** 1.) National Institute of Mental Health ** This government website concentrates on clinical research for numerous mental illnesses or disabilities. They do many types of research studies for different disorders to help us understand how to make life more livable for these individuals.

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** 2.) **** CHADD ** National non-profit organization that offers support for family, friends and individuals with ADHD located across the country with 200 local chapters across the US.

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** 3.) **** Center for Disease Control ** This website has a large variety of helpful medias that can educate teachers, parents and students. Provides ADHD fact sheets, data and statistics, articles, links to free materials, recommendations, and resources for additional education and training.

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Books 

1. **Taking Charge of ADHD** **By Russell** **Barkley** Good guide for parents. Covers topics such as medication, evaluations, understanding ADHD, and behavior management techniques, and educational issues. Not much coverage of ADD without hyperactivity.



**2.** **Driven To Distraction : Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood Through Adulthood** **By: Edwards Halloway** This book explains the evidence about why individuals with ADHD struggle with certain things. The book talks about numerous case studies and findings from professionals to explain what to expect and why.



** 3. ** ** ADHD A Complete and Authoritative Guide ** **By: American Academy of Pediatrics** Written for parents and caregivers, this guide to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder explains what ADHD is, how it is diagnosed, and the various treatments available.

[] **4.** **Online Book** **By** **U.S.** **Department of Education** This online book describes ADHD, the legal requirements of ADHD, treatment options, and how ADHD affects school performance.



5. ** From Chaos to Calm; Effective Parenting for Challenging Children With ADHD and Other Behavioral Problems ** ** By: Janet Heininger ** This book explains to parents how to get the help for their children from professionals. It covers obsessive compulsive disorder and other high anxiety disorders.

**6.** ** Parenting Children With ADHD: 10 Lessons That Medicine Cannot Teach ** ** By: Vincent J. Ph.D. Monastra ** This book provides parents with the framework of how to build a successful parent-child relationship when raising a child with ADHD. The book teaches parents how to stay connected and remain patient in the face of daily frustration. The book also reviews the educational rights of children with ADHD and outlines a process for working with the education system.

**7.** ** The Gift of ADHD; How to Transform Your Child's Problems into Strengths ** ** By: Lara Honos-Webb **

Written by a psychologist this book begins with an overview of current ADHD diagnosis including definitions and case studies. It goes on to describe different ways parents and eductors can help ADHD kids develop their unique gifts. ||  || 2
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This conference is run through CHADD a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults who are affected with ADHD. This event is focused around educating and providing new skills/resources to teachers, professionals, parents and adults affected with ADHD. There will be presentations by some of the nation’s experts on ADHD, opportunities to learn new skills, time for networking, and visiting exhibit halls that will offer services and resources.
 * CHADD 22nd Annual Non-profit- Conference **

** When ** : Nov 11-13, 2010 ** Where ** : __Hyatt Regency Atlanta Hotel,__ Atlanta G.A. ** Cost ** : Different prices depending on whether you’re a member/non-member or a student/educator. ** CHADD Member ** : $265 plus room/board ** Nonmember ** : $415 plus room/board

@http://www.chadd.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Annual_Conference&Template=/CM/HTMLDisplay.cfm&ContentID=18829

Web telecast where participants are provided a link so that they can view the slides as the presenter is scrolling through them. Participants can send their questions to the speaker through a chat board and hear them answered live.
 * Webinar/ Telecast **

** When ** : One Hour- Wednesday nights starting at  9:00 PM EST ** Where ** : ADDA website ** Cost ** : Free to ADDA Members (membership  $45) **Next two Upcoming Webinar Speakers** ** Ø ** ** November 3, 2010 **** - "Strategies For **  ** Daily Living" with **** Nancy **** Ratey ** ** Ø ** ** November 17, 2010 **** - "Empowering **  ** Teens & Young Adults through **  ** Coaching" with Jodi Sleeper-Triplett, ** ** MCC, SCAC **

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** The CHADD **** Maryland **** Chapter provides many FREE monthly support meetings throughout the state to help people cope with raising a child with ADHD. Here is a list of a few: **

** Parent ** ** Support ** ** Hunt ** ** Valley ** Support group for parents with children/teens with ADHD. Also provides literature.

** When ** : Second Wednesday of each month ** Time ** : 7:30-8:30 pm. ** Where ** : __Wegman’s Store__ 122 Shawan Rd. Hunt Valley, MD 21030 Upper level Dining Room. Call if you’re lost: (443) 465-3783

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** Rockville Parent Support Group ** Provides support to parents of children and teens with ADHD. Discussions are lead by experienced therapists of the Group Therapy Center at Alvord, Baker, & Associates, LLC.

** When ** : Second Wednesday of each month ** Time ** : 7:15 to 8:45 pm  ** Where ** : [|Twinbrook Community Recreation] ** [| Center] ** TCRC Annex (240-314-8830) 12920 Twinbrook Parkway Rockville, MD 20851

** Contact ** : Dr. Edward Spector, Facilitator/Coordinator; 301-593-6554, X46

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** Dundalk Parent Support Group ** A support group for parents/family members raising a child with ADHD where they can share their concerns and frustrations.

** When ** : Second Thursday of each month ** Time ** : Light dinner at 7:00 Meeting at 7:30 ** Where ** : [|Dundalk Pediatrics] 2112 Dundalk Avenue Dundalk, MD 21220

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** Howard County Parent Support Group ** Provides support to parents/family members raising a child with ADHD

** When ** : Second Wednesday of each month ** Time ** : 7:00 – 8:30 PM  ** Where **  : [|Norbel School] 6135 Old Washington Road Elkridge Maryland, 21075 ** Contact ** : krenzi@norbelschool.org.

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Making the IEP Process Work Workshop/Speaker
Ms. Standfield speaks on IEP’s and the IEP process. Her presentation focuses on how parents can foster an effective working relationship with the school system and how to manage the stress and challenges of getting your child what they need to succeed.

Speaker : Sally Fite Stanfield, Esq.
** When ** : December 1, 2010 ** Time ** : 7:15 – 8:45 pm   **Where**: Loyola College Graduate Center 2034 Greenspring Drive Timonium, Maryland 21093

__http://www.chadd-mc.org/december-2010-baltimore/__

9) ** Parent to Parent Training ** A series of four informational sessions that provides parents with a binder filled with a ton of information on ADHD. This includes the most recent research, presentation slides, articles, reference materials, etc.

** When ** : Four Sundays: October 17, October 24, November 7, November 21 ** Time ** : 1:30 -5:30 pm  ** Where **  : [|Holy Cross Hospital1500 Forest Glen Road] [|Silver Spring, MD 20910] ** Cost: ** **CHADD Members**- $125 **Non-members**- $145 (includes a year of CHADD membership) ** Contact: ** Asha ashascielzo@gmail.com (301) 643-5207

__http://www.chadd-mc.org/p2p-montgomery/__

10)· ** Rockville **** Speaker Meeting **  This parent support group meeting has a guest speaker each month. The CHADD website provides more information on the guest speaker for that month.

** When ** : Fourth Thursday of the month ** Time ** : 7:15 Speaker program followed by discussion and Q&A ** Where ** : [|Twinbrook Library] 202 Meadow Hall Drive Rockville, MD

[|ttp://www.chadd-mc.org/montgomery-speaker-meetings/]

11) ** Research Study at the Kennedy Krieger Institute ** Kennedy Krieger is doing a research project on inhibitory deficits in children 8-12 who have been diagnosed with ADHD. The study involves 2 seven hour days of IQ tests, paper and pencil tasks, computer activities, and an MRI of the brain. Participants will receive a $50 check and a picture of their brain. This study has been reviewed by the John’s Hopkins Institutional Review Board.

** Ages ** : 8-12 **Contact**: Lindsay Koenig (443) 923-9254 koenigl@kennedykrieger.org

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12) ** The Parents' Place of **** Maryland **  This organization provides parent to parent training and other events that provide education and support for parents. There is a long detailed calendar listing the variety of different events, workshops, and parent support groups that this organization offers.  ** Contact ** : 410-768-9100   Monday- Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm EST

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· ** Basic Rights ** Website summarizes all the basic rights parents should know about laws such as IDEA, Free Appropriate Education, IEP, medication and transportation issues. The site also provides links to the actual laws and related websites.

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· ** Rights and Responsibilities of Parents of Children with a Disability and IEP **
 * Parent’s rights and responsibilities in education
 * Public Law 101-476 (IDEA) in simply terms
 * Parent’s responsibilities in IEP Special Education process
 * What to do in the IEP process

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· ** Rehabilitation Act Section 504 and IDEA ** Compares the Rehabilitation Act Section 504 and IDEA, two federal laws that guarantee the rights of children with ADHD to have free, appropriate, public education in a comprehension able table.

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· ** IEP Process ** All about the IEP process in simple terms with references to where that information is stated in the IDEA law.

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· ** Sample Evaluation Letter ** Sample letter requesting the school to evaluate your child

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· ** ADHD and Funding ** Explains how ADHD is not listed as a specific disorder in the IDEA legislation thus there is no direct funding. The site suggests others ways that you might be able to get funding.

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· ** ADHD and Social Security ** This website describes the definition of ADHD in the Social Security Disability Act. It goes on to describe how to apply for social security benefits for ADHD and the supporting documentation needed.

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** Finacial aid for ADHD students ** McKay is a group dedicated to scholorship offers for students with learning disabilities. They also help parents find the best school for their child to attend. This is a free resource that can help educate parents on the options they have avaliable and offer some support financially for those who qualify.

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This handbook is written by the MarylandDisabilityLawCenterand is intended to provide parents, caregivers, and guardians information on the Special Education laws and the IEP process so that they can effectively advocate for their child.
 * ** MDLC “Special Education Rights and Wrongs” **

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This link is about Section 504 a government law enforcing schools not to discriminate against students of all needs. Students with ADHD do not always qualify for help or IDEA services but this law helps make sure they get the help they deserve.
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This website just gives some basic tips on how to deal with teachers, homework and other issues that come up. ADHD students are usually in the standard classroom but they still need some special attention to make sure they are keeping up with their work. This website will give you some pointers on what they may need or how to get this help from your child’s teachers.
 * ** Advice for the ADHD in Classroom **

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This site supplies all kinds of resources for parents and children with ADHD. Membership is free and anyone can register. It has databases for assitive resources all across the country so no matter where you are support groups, tutors and any other help you may be in search of for ADHD are availiable on this website.
 * ** 4) Resource Directory **

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This article lays out what a parent needs to know about ADHD as it relates to the special education classroom and what the schools are mandated to do for students with ADHD. However, even if your child has ADHD services are not mandatory.
 * ** 5) Article on ADHD and the Special Education Classroom **

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** By: **** Appalachia **** Educational Laboratory ** The article starts off describing why children with ADHD have trouble succeeding in the classroom. It provides some helpful tips that teachers can follow so that a child with ADHD can be successful in the classroom. This information can help parents make sure their child is getting the best education available.
 * **6) ADHD: Building Academic Success**

@http://www.ldonline.org/article/5925

This article describes the ideal classroom for a child with ADHD. It gives characteristics of a structured classroom, how should assignments be structured, and how discipline should be approached.
 * **7) The Best Classrooms for Children with ADHD**

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 1) Children with ADHD need to be active. They often have a lot of energy to burn. Organized sports and other physical activities can help them get their energy out in healthy ways. It is important to keep your child with ADHD busy without overwhelming them with activities. It is important to remember that activities that allow the child to be active and constantly in motion are the best. ADDitude Magazine published 4 helpful guidelines when picking a sport for a child with ADHD. 1. **Low frustration tolerance**- Pick sports that don't have high    frustration levels or promote aggressive impulsive behavior. 2. **Inattention**- Avoid sports that have a lot of daydreaming or    standing still. (ex: baseball) 3. **Impulsivity**- Avoid sports where there is a lot of waiting their    turn and standing in line. 4. **Difficulty**- Pick sports that don't have a lot of rules. Below are some recommended activities for children with ADHD. []

** Basketball: Montgomery County- Rockville ** This is an all year indoor basketball program. Each session is about six weeks long and meets one day a week for an hour. This program has teams for kids of all ages.

@http://www.championsfieldhouse.com/basketball_events.shtm

** Hockey – Junior Capitals- Kettler Iceplex: Arlington V.A. ** This is a program for young childre that want to learn to play hockey in the DC area. It has a number of different levels for all different abilities.

@http://kettlercapitals.pointstreaksites.com/files/uploaded_documents/565/HOCKEY_STRIDES.pdf

** Martial Arts- Chesapeake Martial Arts- Baltimore ** This is a martial arts studio located in Baltimore. It is a great place for children and adults to learn martial arts in a friendly environment. The program encourages good behavior through the ‘student of the week’ program.

@http://cmabbc.com/index.html

Meadow Brook swim club is a legendary swim program that has taught swimming super stars such as Katie Hoff and Michael Phelps. They have swimming for the intense, the not so intense, the old, the young and everything in between. Even a child that has never swam before can be successful with the Meadow Brook club.
 * **Swimming- Meadow Brook Swim Club- Baltimore**

@http://www.mbrook.com/

** Girl Scouts/ Boy Scouts- Local Chapters all across the country ** Great experiences can be made in these organizations and many like them. The scouts help with discipline, outdoors awareness and serving the community. They provide a variety of activities for children such as camping, crafts and much more.

@http://www.girlscouts.org/ @http://www.scouting.org/

** Arts- Kidzart- Howard County ** This program helps children fuel their creative drive and allows them to express themselves creatively.

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 ** Camps for Children with ADHD ** This article provides suggestions about how to pick a camp for a child with ADHD, whether it is a day camp or a sleep away camp. It provides a list of questions to ask yourself and your child, the director/staff and questions to ask about the camp setting and program.

@http://school.familyeducation.com/add-and-adhd/summer-camp/39348.html?detoured=1

·**Sports Article** This is an article about what sports are best suited for children with ADHD.

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10)· ** White ** ** Oak ** ** Resource ** ** Center ** This resource center provides many different resources for parents and educators. The center has a variety of equipment, supplies, and materials that parents can use to produce educational items (there is a small replacement charge for materials used). The center also provides general information on ADHD, special education support, parent workshops, materials and a lending library, where parents can check out books/materials on ADHD. There are other resource centers located throughout the Baltimore area.  ** Location ** : Central area of Baltimore County   White Oak School  8401 Leefield Road  Baltimore, MD 21234  410-887-5281  **Hours**: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 8:30-4:30  Thursday 8:30-5:00  Friday 8:30-4:00

@http://www.bcps.org/offices/dpd/whiteoak.html


 * **LOCATE: Child Care through Special Needs Enhanced Services**

<span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; color: #000000; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;">Finding quality childcare for a child with ADHD can be very hard. This website provides a free service that helps parents find quality child care and/or out of school activities in their state. Parents can either call or register through the website (registration requires parents to set up an account and fill out a brief form detailing their child care needs).

**Contact**: (800) 999-0120 Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. specialneeds@mdchildcare.org

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