"ADHD.org.nz - New Zealand Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Support Group"

Kia ora, Talofa and Welcome,

Welcome to "ADHD.org.nz", the New Zealand ADHD online support group.

The BIG NEWS is: 2 are now 1: ADDvocate and ADHD Assn have merged to become one unified voice for those with ADHD and their families

!!!ATTENTION!!!
The New Zealand Ministry of Health has released the Official Guidelines for the Assessment and Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Click here for more information.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most commonly diagnosed childhood mental condition. It is generally agreed that 2-5% of the school age population are affected by ADHD, a condition characterised by excessive hyperactivity, inattention and impulsivity.

Here at ADHD.org.nz we hope to try and answer many of the questions that arise with ADHD. Questions like:

ADHD kids look perfectly normal

1. What is ADHD?
We hope to enlighten you on questions such as "What causes ADHD?", "How long has the disorder existed?",...".
2. What treatments are available?
We will look at all of the treatment regimes available as well as assessing some of the pharmacological treatments on the market.
3. How is ADHD diagnosed?
We will show you the different diagnostic criteria and tell you what should be involved in the diagnosis procedure.
4. What support and services are available in NZ?
Check out our Map of NZ!! We'll tell you which specialists and support services/resources are in your region.
5. What legal rights do we have?
We hope to explain the legal rights of both parent and child when dealing with health specialists and public schools.

We also provide additional features such as:

ADHD Child of the Month
Each month we highlight the deeds and achievements of one ADHD child.
ADHD art work
ADHD children are generally very artistic. Here is a webpage of art work done by ADHD children.
A page for teachers with ADHD students
Here we provide a resource for teachers. Ideas/tips that can be used in class to control the behaviour of ADHD children.
An ADHD academics page
For a more indepth look at ADHD and some of the research being conducted.

PLUS, Links to other ADHD websites

We hope to answer any questions and accomplish several goals:

To offer encouragement and assist parents whose children have been diagnosed with ADHD.
To provide parents with general information and the results of the latest research concerning ADHD.
To provide parents with contacts in their region of the country that they can seek for further consultation.
To offer a forum for the exchange of ideas and information.
And generally try to provide structure and support to those dealing with the disorder.

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