ADD & ADHD

ADHD Association Inc (NZ) - The ADHD Association is a voluntary and non- profit organisation founded in 1977. The purpose of the Association is to help and support members and all those involved with the care, management, upbringing and education of ADHD people, from childhood through to adulthood.

 

Helpguide.Org (US) - Attention deficit disorder, also known as ADHD or ADD–, s not merely a problem with paying attention. ADHD makes it difficult to manage the multiple tasks of daily life, especially complex tasks that require organization, planning, and sustained focus. ADHD is challenging, but once you understand the problem and how it affects your life, you can learn to compensate for areas of weakness and take advantage of your many strengths and talents.

 

Teenadders Inc. (NZ) - Teenadders was set up in 1995 to work with AD/HD teens and their families within the Rodney District. Sandy Bowmar, the founder of Teenadders, worked for Specialist Education Services Early Intervention Team and researched the outcome for ADHD children as they progressed through the school system.