RESOURCES FOR ADD/ADHD

[AaronsMom79]

Hey everyone,  I was thinking that we should have a post for known resources.   I know from time to time I need names of books  or web links to read and learn more about my own son's conditions.    

So, if you have a book or link that you think other Mom's would benefit from, please post them here.  I will leave this post as a sticky note so it will be easy to find.  

I have only one main rule in this post....  

DO NOT TRY TO SELL ANYTHING OR  PROMOTE ANYTHING FOR SELF GAIN,
IT WILL BE DELETED.

[vtmom2]

Superparenting for ADD-by Edward  Hallowell and Peter Jensen     They both have kids with ADHD as well as had it themselves.

[AaronsMom79]

A great site I came across :) 

http://www.adhdsupport.com/

[SpecialPlaydate]

Special Playdate is a free resource and support for parents.  www.specialplaydate.com

 

[mamalilly]

I recommend the ADD Book by Sears and Thompson

Also I have been using a great site called ADHD Nanny.  You can visit it at www.adhdnanny.com.  This site has really helped me be more consistent and organized.  You can post your chore chart and rewards - you can really post just about anything you typically need to get done throughout the week. The kids have their own login where they can check off chores and homework as they go. The kids love it because they earn rewards for a job well done! It has really helped me get all those charts and calendars organized in one place.  If you don't like to use the term adhd with your children, they do have a mirror site at www.nannyscircle.com.

[Diana4Alex]

I think that this is a wonderful idea! My son, 11, was just diagnosed and I could use some good leads!

[tam626]

http://www.amenclinics.com/clinics/information/ways-we-can-help/adhd-add/

[lajebo]

I just happened to see this book in the library when I was looking for something else.  "Maybe You Know My Kid" by Mary Cahill Fowler. 

I've been reading it and can relate to much of what it says.  It's helping me to better understand the son who has been the most challenging, as well as myself and my other son.

She also has a book entitled, "Maybe You Know My Teen".  Think that I'm going to read that one next.

[RosemarieC]

Just for fun and for kids  "All Dogs Have ADHD" book (same group that does "All Cats Have Aspergers")

[ASessa]

Watching my grandson's diet has helped a great deal and we started with this website ;      

http://www.feingold.org/overview.php

the elimination diet is on-going, even after we went the biomedical route;

If you are in NY, here is the link to the website for the DAN DR. that helped us ;  http://www.pathfamilycenter.com/

 

[MICHELLEP06]

OK I HAVE A QUESTION. MY SON HAS ADD. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE 4OUNCES OF COFFEE TWICE A DAY? THE MED'S HE WAS TAKING MADE HIM SICK AND HE DIDN'T EAT FOR 3 DAYS. ALSO IN THE TIME HE WAS TAKING THE MED'S HE LOST ABOUT 5 LBS. AND THE MED'S WHERE NOT WORKING ANYWAY. THE MED'S MADE HIM HAVE MORE ENERGY THAN B4...