ADHD: Organizations that Help

Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA)
The Attention Deficit Disorder Association provides information, resources and networking opportunities to help adults with ADHD lead better lives.

ADD Consults
Terry Matlen, MSW, ACSW, helps women with ADHD get out of being stuck and overwhelmed, tackle piles and clutter, manage day-to-day life with success, and feel competent, confident, hopeful, and happy.

CHADDThrough collaborative leadership, advocacy, research, education and support, CHADD provides science-based, evidence-based information about AD/HD to parents, educators, professionals, the media, and the general public.

The Edge Foundation
The Foundation’s mission is to help every child, adolescent and young adult with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD or ADHD) to fully realize their own potential, personal vision, and passion. The Edge Foundation believes that professional coaching is a critical and highly effective intervention in the nontraditional learner’s ability to realize his or her potential.

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