National Attention Deficit Disorder Association

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a psychological condition among adults and children that creates the inability to pay attention, engage in impulsive behaviors and possibly cause physical restlessness, according to the National Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA). ADDA is an organization that publishes research on ADHD and also provides support services for those afflicted with the disorder.

Target Audience

• ADDA mainly targets adults in their services and information, because adult ADHD has not been a public issue until recent years. However, some of the information published and professional resources could also help children.

Self-Screening

• Some adults with ADHD have a hard time getting a medical professional to understand and diagnose the condition. To help combat medical ignorance of adult ADHD, ADDA offers free self-screening tests for patients to show to their doctors.

Support Groups

• Being an adult with ADHD can dramatically affect both workplace and personal relationships, so ADDA publishes lists of community support groups. However, these groups are not organized or officially a part of ADDA.

Professional Help

• ADDA publishes a directory of a variety of professionals to help adults suffering from ADHD. Listings include doctors, psychiatrists, counselors, psychologists, coaches, tutors, advocates and attorneys skilled in helping adults with ADHD.

Teleclasses

• In addition to their vast library of free articles, ADDA also provides teleclasses on a variety of ADHD-related subjects. However, this is a paid member-only option. A paid membership to ADDA starts at $45 and offers the opportunity to support ADD research and receive extra benefits like teleclasses.