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ADHD Resources - How and Where to Get Help For ADHD
There are lots of ADHD resources out there for parents of ADHD kids. You just need to know where to look. In this article I want to outline where and how you can find these ADHD resources and how they can help you to raise a happy well adjusted child, which is probably the aim of all parents worldwide!
Educational resources Any child who may have a learning disability because of ADHD or any other reason, may be entitled to accommodations or special education services to help him or her so that the differences are compensated for. The laws covering this in the USA are the IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
These laws are in place to guarantee that every child, regardless of ability, gets a free and appropriate education. The US Department of Education has published a resource guide for home and school to guide you through all this. This is probably the most comprehensive of all the ADHD resources although I noticed that it has not been updated in the last few years. In some states, ADHD does not automatically entitle the child to special education services.
Web resources There are a host of resources on the Internet and one great idea is to join a forum where you can get lots of support, advice and ask questions. All you have to do is google 'ADHD forums' and choose, which one is suitable for you. Some are for adults with ADHD only while others tend to be for parents with ADHD kids.
Apart from the forums, there are many sites specializing in ADHD and offering advice and support. Some are sponsored by drug companies who produce psychostimulant drugs for ADHD. Then there is CHADD and also the National Resource Centre on AD/HD (NRC), which all offer sound advice. There is also a lot of information on the CDC and the FDA sites.
ADHD Behavioural modification.
The majority of medical authorities now tell us in no uncertain terms that unless we combine some from of behaviour modification with medication, the effects of the medication may not last and ADHD will not be managed correctly. These are sometimes called parenting skills courses but there are many out there and sometimes it is difficult to choose. I would personally go for one, which has been written by a qualified and respected behavioural therapist and also one, which will offer you a free trial. In that way, there is no risk. This is probably one of the best ADHD resources you could ever invest in.
Looking at medication alternatives. I know that many parents now just do not want the worry about medical problems, legal hassles and risks associated with the psychostimulant drugs such as Vyvanse, Ritalin and Strattera. That is why they are looking at ADHD homeopathic remedies, which have none of the problems mentioned above. Maybe it is time to get wised up on this one so you can make an informed decision.
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