| Name | Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) |
| Related to/Also known as | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) |
| Symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder |
ADD is a common condition, affecting more boys than girls. It is an impairment of either activity or attention control (or both), and impacts on concentration, impulse control, hyperactivity, motivation and time awareness. |
| Useful national contacts |
ADDISS ADDers |
| Children & young people | Information specifically for Teenagers (ADDers) www.adders.org/infoteens.htm |
| Online resources |
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) (NHS Choices) Attention Deficit Hyperactvity disorder (Contact A Family) |
| Our resources |
Visit our library to read Creating Kids Who Can Concentrate: Proven strategies for beating A.D.D. without drugs by Jean Robb and Hilary Letts. Or have a look in your local library for this book. |
