Resources
Developing new resources is an important aspect of managing your ADD/ADHD. The internet is abundant with resources, some good some, some not. Not all the information you’ll find on the internet is accurate especially information posted on the online chats and forums. Nevertheless, you’ll find some very good information.
The Adult Self-Report Scale (ASRS)
The following questionnaire can be used as a starting point to help you recognize the signs/symptoms of Adult ADHD but is not meant to replace consultation with a trained healthcare professional. An accurate diagnosis can only be made through a clinical evaluation. Regardless of the questionnaire results, if you have concerns about diagnosis and treatment of Adult ADHD, please discuss your concerns with your physician.
Click on Adult Self-Report Scale (ASRS) Screener if you’d like to complete the screening tool.
After completing the (ASRS) feel free to contact me about your assessment results. Contact Me.
NOTE: This Adult Self-Report Scale (ASRS) Screener is intended for people aged 18 years or older.
Adult ADHD Video’s
This first YouTube video is a nice introductory video about adult ADHD. This 5-1/2 minute news piece was filmed in (2000) but the information is still helpful and informative. Go to the following link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZBHT2p5l0
Books for ADD / ADHD Adults:
ADD-Friendly Ways to Organize Your Life
Judith Kolberg, Kathleen NadeauOrganizing books fall short of addressing the unique needs of adults with ADD. Books about ADD may address organization/disorganization but do so in a cursory fashion and on a very small scale in what are usually long books on the subject. This is a book that has ADD-friendly advice with the ADD-er in mind. It offers organizing advice that ranges from self-help to utilizing the help of non-professionals; to using professional assistance. Thus it permits the reader to decide where they are personally in the organizing process, and what level of support will be most beneficial to their unique situation.
2002, Brunner-Routledge, 208 pages, ISBN 1583913580
Understanding Women with ADHD
Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D. and Patricia Quinn, M.D.Treatment options—including medication, psychotherapy, coaching, and organizing—are discussed, along with other critical, but overlooked issues for women, such as the use of medications during pregnancy and the interaction of hormones and ADHD symptoms. Conditions often associated with ADHD in women, including anxiety, depression, problem eating patterns, addictions, learning disabilities, and fibromyalgia are addressed, as well as ways to treat them.
2002, Advantage Books, 480 pages, ISBN: 0-9660366-4-6
Online Resources:
http://www.adhdsupport.com/Default.asp - This site is sponsored by Shire Laboratories (manufacture of pharmaceuticals). Regardless, they provide general information as well as links to Parenting, Child ADHD, Adult ADHD, Education, Clinical Info, Treatment, and a Resource Library. It’s worth checking out.
http://www.brainplace.com/bp/ – This is the site for Daniel Amen MD who has authored several informative and controversial books regarding the brain. Two of his recent books are: “Chang Your Brain, Change Your Life”, and “Healing ADD: The Breakthrough Program That Allows You to See and Heal the 6 Types of ADD”. Dr. Amen uses the technology of SPECT scans to explore and treat ADHD, Anxiety, OCD and more. This site is quite informative.
