Tips and Resources
New to ADD or AD/HD
LEARN - Go to the National
Resource Center on AD/HD to learn about science and evidence-based
information about AD/HD
TALK TO OTHERS - Go
to the CHADD online community to discuss issues with others
SUPPORT GROUPS - Go
to a support group in your community to talk with other like you, hear a
speaker or be referred to local resources
PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY - Go
to the CHADD Professional Directory to find a professional in your
area
School and AD/HD
Learning more about AD/HD and your child's legal rights at schools is
sometimes confusing and overwhelming. Start with learning about
your child's rights at school and terms to know. If you have some
additional questions or concerns, contact the National Resource Center
on AD/HD.
THE LAW - Learn
more about your child's rights at school (IDEA, Section 504)
UNDERSTAND - Learn
terms to know
Resources in your Area
PROFESSIONALS IN YOUR AREA - Find
a professional
SUPPORT GROUPS - Learn
more at local support groups from others like you and professionals in
your area
Resources Online/Nationally
ONLINE AND IN REAL-TIME - Get
your questions answered by experts in real-time and from the
comfort of your home
INFORMATION DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR - Get
informative articles written by well-known AD/HD experts delivered right
to your door
CONFERENCES - Get
up to three days of tips, resources, training and education on AD/HD and
meet others like you
PARENT TRAINING CLASS - Learn
more from parents just like you in a class
PROFESSIONALS IN YOUR AREA - Professionals
in your area who are CHADD members
FREE BOOK WITH MEMBERSHIP - Receive
a book with information about AD/HD
DISCOUNTS ON PRESRCIPTIONS/EYE CARE - Get discounts on your prescription and vision
costs
ONLINE COMMUNITY - Be
a member of an online community
Buy a book (the store is currently in the process of being updated,
to get a list of books and other products, contact 800-233-4050)
How to help CHADD and others with AD/HD
START A SUPPORT GROUP - Start
a support group in your area
HELP OTHERS - Donate
to others who want to learn more about AD/HD, but cannot afford
it
ENHANCE PROGRAMS - Donate
to other CHADD programs
MAKE AN IMPACT - Influence
Policy (Advocate)
SPEAK - Contact
your local support group to speak as an AD/HD professional
VOLUNTEER - Volunteer
for an existing support group
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