Free Materials on ADHD

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Free materials and resources on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) for families, educators, healthcare providers, and public health professionals to use and share.

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Partnership work

CDC funds the National Resource Center on ADHD (NRC), a program of CHADD–Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Their web site has links to information for people with ADHD and their families. The NRC also operates a helpline (1-866-200-8098) with trained staff to answer questions about ADHD.

About CHADD's National Resource Center
Explore information, education and consultation about assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and issues of health and well-being for children and adults with ADHD and their families.

Partner with CDC

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ADHD Awareness Toolkit
Find and share ADHD resources using CDC's partner toolkit.

More information

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CDC works with partners to provide educational resources on ADHD for everyone.

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CDC Vital Signs™
CDC provides information on ADHD in young children.
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What is ADHD?
Information on ADHD and where to find additional resources.
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ADHD Behavior Therapy
Overview of behavior therapy training for parents with younger and older children with ADHD.
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CHADD's National Resource Center (NRC) on ADHD
Fact sheets to keep everyone up to date on new developments in research, treatments and successful strategies for children and adults with ADHD.
National Institute of Mental Health
Information for adults and for children and teens about ADHD symptoms, diagnosis, causes, treatment, and resources.

"Ask the NRC" Podcast
Listen to this podcast series by NRC on a variety of topics for anyone dealing with ADHD.
Webinars & Ask the Expert
The NRC hosts regular webcasts with leading experts in the field of ADHD.

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Infographics are a way to visually tell a story about data and evidence-based findings. These can be helpful for learning and sharing information with others.
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Infographic: ADHD Behavior Therapy Training for Parents
Parents typically attend 8-16 sessions with a therapist and learn strategies to help their child.
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Infographic: What Parents Learn in Behavior Therapy
Learning behavior therapy requires time and effort, but can have lasting benefits for everyone.
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Children's Mental Disorders: A Journey for Parents and Children‎
Meet two families and hear about their experiences living with ADHD and Tourette syndrome.
"Is it ADHD?" in ASL
Learn about symptoms of ADHD, how ADHD is diagnosed, and treatment recommendations.
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National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities