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Books

Alexander-Roberts, Colleen. The ADHD Parenting Handbook: Practical Advice for Parents from Parents. Dallas: Taylor Publishing Co., 1994.

Barkley, Russell A. Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents. New York: Guilford Press, 1995.

Hallowell, Edward M., and John J. Ratey. Driven to Distraction. New York: Pantheon Books, 1994.

Kennedy, Patricia, Leif Terdal, and Lydia Fusetti. The Hyperactive Child Book. New York: St.Martin's Press, 1993.

Osman, Betty B. Learning Disabilities and ADHD: A Family Guide to Living and Learning Together. New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1997.

Stein, David B. Ritalin Is Not the Answer: A Drug-Free, Practical Program for Children Diagnosed with ADD or ADHD. New York: Jossey-Bass, Inc., 1999.

Periodicals

Hallowell, Edward M. "What I've Learned from A.D.D." Psychology Today (May–June 1997): pp. 40–46.

Organizations

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP). 3615 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016. (202) 966–7300. http://www.aacap.org .

Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (CHADD). 499 Northwest 70th Avenue, Suite 101. Plantation, FL 33317. (800) 233–4050. http://www.chadd.org .

The National Attention Deficit Disorder Association. (ADDA). 9930 Johnny-cake Ridge Road, Suite 3E, Mentor, OH 44060. (800) 487–2282. http://www.add.org .