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1. Where do I find information about…..? Finding information about health issues in print materials and internet sources.

2. Where do I find information about ADHD? Health Issue: ADD / ADHD Focus: Parents with Young children diagnosed with AD/HD draw-all-the-things.tumblr.com

3. Overview of ADHD General Information

4. Contents: ADHD- Overview Overview: General Information What Causes AD/HD? Sources Available with Information

5. ADHD Brain Chemistry • May be caused by changes in chemicals in the brain affecting the ability to focus Genes • A child is more likely to have ADHD if a parent, or sister or bother has ADHD Environment • May be caused by issues during pregnancy or when the child is an infant The exact Cause of ADHD is not known. “It is believed that kids get ADHD because part of the brain doesn’t work the way it is supposed to. The picture below shows the part of the brain that helps you to pay attention. This area of the brain also affects your actions. It is believed that, in kids with ADHD, a part of the brain may work differently than it should.” From: Understanding ADHD: A Guide to Answer Your Questions PDF: www.adhdandyou.com/documents/understanding-adhd-child.pdf

6. Overview Basic sources for general information: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) Facts about ADHD Go to: http://www.cdc.gov/NCBDDD/adhd/facts.html Mayo Clinic Attention-deficit/hyperactive disorder (ADHD) in Children. Go to: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/adhd/DS00275 Medline Plus Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Also Called: ADHD Go to: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/attentiondeficithyperactivitydisorder.html Medline Plus: Medical Encyclopedia Go to: ADHDhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001551.htm Hyperactivity http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003256.htm Understanding the basics of AD/HD is the first step in understanding and becoming able to talk to: Healthcare Professionals Diagnosis Healthcare professionals will be your partners for designing the best treatment options Educators teachers and school counselors will be your partner for designing the best educational plan Your child Help them to understand their specific issues. Understanding the life skills necessary to cope and succeed. The Family this is a disorder that impacts not just the individual but the whole family.

7. Overview Basic sources for general information: National Dissemination Center with Disabilities (NICHCY) Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) Go to: http://nichcy.org/disability/specific/adhd National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder Go to: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/index.shtml Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Go to: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder/what-is-attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder.shtml Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder(easy to read) Go to: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-easy-to-read/index.shtml Medline Plus is a part of the National Institutes of Health’s Web site and produced by the National Library of Medicine. This site presents health information on a wide variety of diseases, conditions and wellness in language understandable to non healthcare professionals. Medline Plus is a collection of various agencies, organization and publications on relevant topics.

8. Overview National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) What is Attention Deficit-Hyperactive Disorder? Go to: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/adhd/adhd.htm American Academy of Family Physicians Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Overview Go to: http://familydoctor.org/familydoctor/en/diseases-conditions/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd.html Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) Understanding ADHD Go to: http://www.chadd.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Understanding Helpguide ADD/ADHD Help Center: ADHD in Children Go to: http://www.helpguide.org/topics/adhd.htm Basic sources for general information: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) NIMH’smission is to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through research. Health Topics page has quick links to a variety of mental health information including AD/HD. A variety of information is available including detailed information on diagnosis, treatment options. Also available are ADHD fact sheet, publications, podcasts, videos, research, links to organizations, NIH and Medline Plus.

9. Overview CNN Health: Kids as young as 4 can have ADHD http://thechart.blogs.cnn.com/2011/10/16/kids-as-young-as-4-can-have-adhd/?iref=allsearch Author: Landau, Elizabeth; CNN Health Writer Format: Blog posting Health Communities: ADHD Basics/Overview of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder http://www.healthcommunities.com/adhd/overview-of-adhd.shtml Patient Information about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)http://www.healthcommunities.com/adhd/patient-information/questions-to-ask-doctor.shtml About ADHD in Childrenhttp://www.healthcommunities.com/adhd/children/overview-of-adhd-in-children.shtml The information is designed for use by patients and healthcare professionals. Content is reviewed by physicians. The Mayo Clinic Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/adhd/DS00275 The article is written for the parents of children with ADHD and adults with ADHD. Basic sources for general information: Government Agencies, Organizations and Commercial resources can have valuable information in easy and accessible language. Much of the information can be viewed on the websites. Most of the organizations have a subscription based magazine or newsletter.

10. Sources American Psychological Association APA web pages: The American Psychological Association (APA) is an organization of scientific and professionals representing psychology in the USA. Mission: advance the communication and application of psychological knowledge to benefic society and improve people’s lives Lot of general and specific information on ADHD in children and adults. APA: Home http://www.apa.org/index.aspx Topics: ADHD http://www.apa.org/topics/adhd/index.aspx Topic: Is it really ADHD? http://www.apa.org/monitor/2014/04/adhd.aspx Topic: ADHD among Preschoolers http://www.apa.org/monitor/2011/07-08/adhd.aspx go to

11. Sources Centers for Disease Control CDC web pages: Features of this web page: The page has hot links to define terms. Many sections have extended information available Descriptions of and hot links to agencies and organizations The page has a printable fact sheet The ADHD fact page contains information on the signs, symptoms, predominant types and causes. CDC: Home http://www.ed.gov/ Topics: ADHD http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/?s_cid=cdc_homepage_topmenu_001 Topic: Facts about ADHD http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/facts.html go to

12. Sources Medline Plus web pages: This site presents health information on a wide variety of diseases, conditions and wellness in language understandable to non healthcare professionals. Medline Plus is a collection of various agencies, organization and publications on relevant topics. Medline Plus: Home www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ Topics: ADHD http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/attentiondeficithyperactivitydisorder.html Topic: Medline Plus Encyclopedia http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001551.htm go to

13. Sources National Institute of Mental Health NIMH web pages: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) NIMH’s mission is to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through research. Health Topics page has quick links to a variety of mental health information including AD/HD. A variety of information is available including detailed information on diagnosis, treatment options. Also available are ADHD fact sheet, publications, podcasts, videos, research, links to organizations, NIH and Medline Plus. NIMH: Home http://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml Health Topics: ADD/ADHD http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/index.shtml go to

14. Sources US Department of Education Dept. of Ed. web pages: Has a section for parents and families with a variety of information on special education, early learning and ADHD Focus is on the education system and a child’s academic success. Educational evaluation Legal issues and requirements Dept of Ed: Home http://www.ed.gov/ Topics: Identifying & Treating ADHD http://www2.ed.gov/rschstat/research/pubs/adhd/adhd-identifying_pg2.html Topic: Is it really ADHD? http://www.apa.org/monitor/2014/04/adhd.aspx Topic: Identifying ADHD http://www2.ed.gov/rschstat/research/pubs/adhd/adhd-identifying_pg2.html#identify go to

15. Sources US Food and Drug Administration USFDA web pages: US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Agency with in the Department of Health and Human Services In the consumer section of the site there is a variety of information about children’s issues including ADHD Information on medications FDA: Home http://www.fda.gov/ Topics: Children’s Health http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm047364.htm Topic: How do you know your child has ADHD? http://www.fda.gov/forconsumers/consumerupdates/ucm269188.htm Topic: ADHD not just for kids/Stimulant medication http://www.fda.gov/drugs/resourcesforyou/specialfeatures/ucm289089.htm go to