Resources for More Information

General - All Topics
CHADD National	Education, Support, Advocacy
National Resource Center on AD/HD	A Program of CHADD offering a broad spectrum of information.
Help 4 AD/HD	Independent Resource Catalog
ctadd.com	Independent Resource Catalog
attentiondisorder.com	Independent Resource Catalog
Russell Barkley, Ph.D	Noted Authority on AD/HD
2-1-1 Get Connected - Get Answers	A resource for community health and human services in North Carolina. The service is free and multilingual.
Family Support Network [NC]	Information, workshops, programs, support & training in a variety of areas.
Family Support Network [Wake County]	Information, workshops, programs, support & training in a variety of areas.
The ADHD Information Library	A collection of information about AD/HD.
About.com	Search for articles about AD/HD.
An Overview of Learning Disorders	A Parent's Resource Guide to Learning Disorders: Sensory, Learning, Developmental & More
Advocacy
Disability Rights NC	A non-profit organization that provides legal services, protection and advocacy for people with disabilities.  Offers free 30-minute training sessions to help people learn about Disability Rights NC, their rights under the ADA,  how to be a self-advocate and/or how to advocate for a loved one.
Social Security & Disability Resource Ctr	A resource website that helps individuals and their families understand their rights, what they are entitled to, and how to qualify for benefits.
Triangle Parent Navigator	Assistance with getting help and support, finding resources, attending IEP meetings, becoming a self-advocate, locating services and more.
Family Advocacy Network	A Program of Mental Health America of the Triangle. Free workshops, support groups, advocacy and more.
Action for Children - NC	Working to insure every child is healthy, safe, well-educated and financially secure.
For Adults
Attention Deficit Disorder Association	Services for Adults with AD/HD
The Duke ADHD Program	Clinical and Other Services in Durham NC
For Parents
Exceptional Children's Assistance Center	Information, training and support for parents in North Carolina.
Learning Disabilities Association of NC	Promotes awareness of and equal opportunity for those with learning disabilities.
The Duke ADHD Program	Clinical and Other Services in Durham, NC
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychology	A non-profit group whose members research, evaluate, diagnose and treat psychiatric disorders in youth.
Council for Exceptional Children	Advocates for improving the educational success of those with disabilities or who are gifted.
Pediatric Development and Behavior	Resources about child development and behavior.
American Academy of Pediatrics	Health care information about young people from pediatricians.
ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities & Gifted Education	Links to resources about learning disabilities and more.
Learning Disabilities On-Line	Resource about learning disabilities and ADHD.
Learning Disabilities Association – National	Promotes information about and support for people with learning disabilities.
ADHD Living Guide	Covering a variety of topics and age groups.
Wrightslaw	Information about special education law and advocacy for children with disabilities.
Special Education PTA [SEPTA]	Wake County - Education & support for parents of students with disabilities.
Health-Related for All Ages
Teer House - Duke University	Teer House periodically offers free classes about ADHD.  Go to http://www.dukehealth.org/events and search for the topic "Attention deficit..." to learn when/where classes are offered.
National Association for the Mentally Ill	Information about and support for a variety of mental health issues.
National Mental Health Association	Educates the public, advocates for and supports those with mental health issues.
National Depressive and Manic Depressive Association	Information and support for those struggling with Depression and Bi-Polar Illnesses
National Institutes of Health	Research and information about the causes and treatment of mental health issues.
Anxiety Disorders Association of America	Information and support for people struggling with anxiety-based issues.
Services that Support CHADD
"Thank You" if you use any of these services.
GoodSearch	A Yahoo-powered search engine that donates half its advertising revenue, about a penny per search, to the charities its users designate. Designate CHADD, then use it just as you would any search engine, and get quality search results from Yahoo.
GoodSearch Toolbar	If you download the CHADD toolbar, CHADD earns money every your search or shop online, even if you forget to go to GoodSearch or GoodShop first.
GoodShop	An online shopping mall which donates up to 30 percent of each purchase to your favorite cause! Hundreds of great stores including Amazon, Target, Gap, Best Buy, ebay, Macy's and Barnes & Noble have teamed up with GoodShop and every time you place an order, you'll be supporting your favorite cause.