Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) is a condition affecting children and adults resulting in symptoms of inability to maintain attention, impulsive behaviors, and/or motor restlessness. AD/HD is a neurobiological disorder resulting from problems in the dopamine neurotransmitter systems in the brain. Most cases are genetically inherited. Although individuals with AD/HD can be very successful in life, without identification and proper treatment, AD/HD may have serious consequences, including school failure, depression, problems with relationships, substance abuse, and job failure. Early identification and treatment are extremely important.

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Family Outreach Center
Disability-specific programs associated with the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center and other organizations at Vanderbilt provide a broad range of treatment, research, technical assistance, education, and outreach services.
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Research Family Partners is a program that helps families connect with Vanderbilt Kennedy Center research studies in which they may be interested in taking part.
Tennessee Disability Pathfinder - An internet community and statewide helpline
Phone, web, and print resources in English and Spanish to connect the Tennessee disability community with service providers. Referral services, free of cost, are provided to persons with disabilities, family members, service providers, and advocates.
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Families, friends and service providers share their stories about people living with disability in Tennessee.

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Links and Resources

Attention Deficit Disorder, Family Village Library
Links and information concerning Attention Deficit Disorder
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Health Library
Links and helpful information concerning ADD/ADHD.
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders (CHADD)
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD), is a national non-profit organization providing education, advocacy and support for individuals with AD/HD.

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Video, Podcast and Images

Educational Neuroscience: Insights into Attention, Reading, and Mathematics
Bruce McCandliss, Ph.D., Patricia and Rodes Hart Professor of Psychology and Human Development, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Member presents at the October, 2009 Developmental Disabilities Grand Rounds.

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