Symptoms.
Diagnosis.
What causes ADHD?
Disorders that accompany ADHD.
The family and the child with ADHD.
ADHD in adults.

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/
publications/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder/what-is-attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder.shtm
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ADHD GUIDELINES

The National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia is currently revising the guidelines for diagnosis and management of ADHD. The new guide-lines will be posted shortly on the NHMRC website.
http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/
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GOVERNMENT FACT SHEET
"Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Adults"
a fact-sheet of the Better Health Channel endorsed by the Victorian Government.

http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/ bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/
Attention_deficit_hyperactivity_
disorder_and_adults?OpenDocument
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Living with ADHD as a
Child, Adolescent,Adult, Parent orSpouse.
http://add.about.com/od/living
withadhd/tp/living-with-ADD-ADHD.htm

The material provided by other websites is for information and not intended as advice. Any information provided by external websites should be discussed with your health care professional and should not replace their advice.

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On this site you will find:

The perspectives of different clinicians who diagnose and treat Attention Deficit Hyperacticity Disorder [ADHD].
The point of view of parents and children who are diagnosed with ADHD.
The experiences of adults who are living with ADHD.
Ideas for teachers who are managing children with ADHD.
Notice of Events that the Coalition is holding to assist people with this condition.
Answers to frequently asked questions about ADHD.
Links to authoritative information about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder[ADHD].
Discussion of topical issues affecting those living with ADHD.

What is the ADHD Coalition of Victoria?

The ADHD Coalition of Victoria is an an independent, non-funded, voluntary association of people who all have a particular interest in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder [ADHD]. It includes clinicians from psychiatry, psychology, paediatrics, and general practice. There are also nurses, teachers, researchers and some past and present co-ordinators of Victorian support groups for ADHD. It has metropolitan and regional members. The Association has been meeting since June 2006, and was incorporated in Victoria in 2007 .

Our Aims

The ADHD Coalition of Victoria Inc. aims to:

Promote better community understanding and acceptance of ADHD and associated disorders.
Educate the community, including the health and education sectors, regarding evidence-based management of ADHD and associated conditions.
Promote early intervention in cases of ADHD using an appropriate multi-modal approach.
Work constructively with governments, media and other organisations working in related fields to ADHD.

 

What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder [ADHD] is one of the most common developmental disorders in children. Children with ADHD have impaired functioning in multiple settings, including home, school and in relationships with peers. If untreated, the disorder can have long-term adverse effects in adulthood.

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