Additional Resources
More resources and support for ADHD
Here are some great resources to help your teen do "the rest." Check out these ADHD organizations and more for ideas and support with everything from navigating the school system to finding an ADHD coach.
Resources for parents
The AWARE Brochure 
is a parent's resource for understanding the proper use of ADHD medication.
Use the Teacher Discussion Guide to get useful feedback from your teen's teacher.
Get 6 Steps to Navigating the School System , a guide to help parents seek out learning accommodations for their teen.
Organizations
Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA)
www.add.org
Articles, personal stories, interviews with ADHD professionals, book reviews, and links to other ADHD-related sites.
Children and Adults With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD®)
www.chadd.org
A national non-profit organization working to improve the lives of affected people through education, advocacy and support.
Drug Enforcement Administration
www.justice.gov/dea
A part of the U.S. Department of Justice, whose mission is to enforce controlled American substances laws and regulations.
National Institute on Drug Abuse
www.drugabuse.gov
A part of the National Institutes of Health, whose mission is to lead the nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction.
National Institute of Mental Health
www.nimh.nih.gov
A part of the National Institutes of Health, whose mission is to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
www.samhsa.gov
A branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, whose mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities.
ADHD Coaching
ADHD Coaches Organization (ACO)
www.adhdcoaches.org
A professional membership organization for ADHD coaches and resource for the public.
Institute for the Advancement of AD/HD Coaching (IAAC)
www.adhdcoachinstitute.org
Provides credentialing and certification for ADHD Coaches worldwide.