ADD/ADHD Support Groups and Organizations
Attention Deficit Information Network (Ad-IN)
475 Hillside Avenue
Needham, MA 02194
(781) 455-9895
Provides up-to-date information on current research, regional meetings.
Offers aid in finding solutions to practical problems faced by adults
and children with an attention disorder.
ADD Warehouse
300 NW 70th Avenue
Plantation, FL 33317
(800) 233-9273
Distributes books, tapes, videos, assessment on attention deficit
hyperactivity disorders. A central location for ordering many of the
books listed above. Call for catalog.
Center for Mental Health Services
Office of Consumer, Family, and Public Information
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 15-105
Rockville, MD 20857
(301) 443-2792
This national center, a component of the U.S. Public Health Service,
provides a range of information on mental health, treatment, and support
services.
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
8181 Professional Place, Suite 201
Landover, MD 20785
Toll free: (800) 233-4050
Phone: (301) 306-7070
Fax: (301) 306-7090
Internet: http://www.chadd.org/index.cfm
A major advocate and key information source for people dealing with
attention disorders. Sponsors support groups and publishes two newsletters
concerning attention disorders for parents and professionals.
Council for Exceptional Children
11920 Association Drive
Reston, VA 22091
(703) 620-3660
Provides publications for educators. Can also provide referral to
ERIC (Educational Resource Information Center) Clearinghouse for Handicapped
and Gifted Children.
Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
1101 King St., Suite 420
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (703) 684-7710
Fax: (703) 836-1040
Email: ffcmh@ffcmh.org
Internet: http://www.ffcmh.org
Provides information, support, and referrals through federation
chapters throughout the country. This national parent-run organization
focuses on the needs of children with broad mental health problems.
HEATH Resource Center
American Council on Education
1 Dupont Circle, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20036
(800) 544-3284
A national clearinghouse on post-high school education for people
with disabilities.
Learning Disabilities Association of America
4156 Library Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
(412) 341-8077
Provides information and referral to state chapters, parent resources,
and local support groups. Publishes news briefs and a professional
journal.
National Association of Private Schools
for Exceptional Children
1522 K Street, NW, Suite 1032
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 408-3338
Provides referrals to private special education programs.
National Center for Learning Disabilities
99 Park Avenue, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10016
(212) 687-7211
Provides referrals and resources. Publishes Their World magazine
describing true stories on ways children and adults cope with LD.
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
P.O. Box 2345
Rockville, MD 20847
(800) 729-6686
Provides information on the risks of alcohol during pregnancy, and
fetal alcohol syndrome.
National Information Center for Children
and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY)
P.O. Box 1492
Washington, DC 20013
(800) 695-0285
Publishes free, fact-filled newsletters. Arranges workshops. Advises
parents on the laws entitling children with disabilities to special
education and other services.
Sibling Information Network
A.J. Pappanikou Center
1776 Ellington Road
South Windsor, CT 06074
(203) 648-1205
Publishes a newsletter for and about siblings of children with special
needs.
Tourette Syndrome Association
42-40 Bell Boulevard
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 224-2999
State and local chapters provide national information, advocacy,
research, and support.
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