Attention Deficit Disorder Association
This international organization has been in existence since
1989. The mission of ADDA is to provide information, resources and
networking to adults with AD/HD and to the professionals who work
with them. In doing so, ADDA generates hope, awareness, empowerment
and connections worldwide in the field of AD/HD. Bringing together
scientific perspectives and the human experience, the information
and resources provided to individuals and families affected by
AD/HD and professionals in the field focuses on diagnoses,
treatments, strategies and techniques for helping adults with AD/HD
lead better lives.
Services Provided
- An annual national conference
- FOCUS, the quarterly publication of the organization
- Written tools, such as ADDA's "Guiding Principles for Coaching
Individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder"
- Products such as audio and video tapes on a wide range of adult
AD/HD topics
- AD/HD Teleclasses
- Networking opportunities for adults with AD/HD as well as for
the professionals who work with them.
- Advocacy in the field of adult AD/HD