October is designated as ADHD Awareness Month. There are many excellent resources (websites, books, magazines) that provide a wealth of information about Attention Deficit Disorders. One is the ADDitude print and online magazine. Their expert panel includes Edward Hallowell, M.D. the author of Driven to Distraction and CrazyBusy. See their article, ADHD Awareness Month: 31 Myths in 31 Days — Debunked!

A new resource is the website Understood.org which will be launched in Oct 2014. It’s the result of collaboration between 15 of the most respected non-profit groups that specialize in attention, processing and learning disorders. The site provides data and also very specific strategies that can help parents help their kids with the multiple challenges they face. Much of the information provided targets specific age groups (pre-school, grade school, middle school and high school). Information provided includes suggestions for managing everyday challenges such as Ways to Handle Behavior Issues in Public Places, The Benefits of Getting Your Child Evaluated and Smartphone Solutions to Keep Your Teen Organized. When visiting the website you can sign up for a weekly email newsletter, view webinars and participate in Live Expert Chats. Understood.org helps parents to understand, support and advocate for their kids.

At Integrated Behavioral Care our staff provides both medical and psychotherapuetic treatment for ADHD in children and adults.