Attention Deficit Disorder Subject Guide LRC@TCC

Scope: Attention Deficit Disorder and Hyperactivity are closely related in adults, adolescents and children.
Call number areas to browse: HQ773, RJ496.A86, RJ506.H9 (youth), RC394.A85 (adults)
Keywords to search: ADD, ADHD, attention, deficit, hyperactivity, hyperactive
Subjects to search (Library of Congress): attention deficit disorders; attention-deficity hyperactivity disorder; attention-deficit-disordered children; hyperactive children; attention in children; attention-deficity-disordered youth; attention-deficit disorder in adolescence; attention-deficit disorder in adults.

Materials in our catalog:
Gale Virtual Reference Library (r)

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: a handbook for diagnosis and treatment (RJ496.A86 B37 2006)

Attention deficit disorder: the unfocused mind in children and adults (RJ506.H9 B765 2005)

Delivered from distraction: getting the most out of life with attention deficit disorder (RC394.A85 H349 2005)

ADD [videorecording]: transition to college, passport to success (LC4713.4 .A35 2002)

Library Resources (r): 

Gale PowerSearch

Health & Wellness Resource Center

Health Reference Center Academic

PsycArticles
PsycINFO 

Internet Resources: 
Attention Deficit Disorder from About.com

National Attention Deficit Disorder Association 

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder published by the National Institute of Mental Health

Attention Deficity Hyperactivity Disorder entry for MedlinePlus includes overview information, links to journal articles and related organizations

CH.A.D.D. Online Maintained by the nation's largest ADD organization, the site provides information on disability issues; online fact sheets on parenting, teaching, or treatment; links to the U.S. Department of Education and other sources.