Behavioral Disorder
Deficit Disorder
CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is the nation's leading non- profit organization serving individuals with AD/HD and their families.The National Resource Center on AD/HD (NRC) is the CDC-funded national clearinghouse for evidence-based information about AD/HD. CHADD was founded in 1987 in response to the frustration and sense of isolation experienced by parents and their children with AD/HD.
The World's Leading Adult ADHD organization. A dedicated website of the National Attention Deficit Disorder Association (NADDA) providing information, resources and networking opportunities to adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) and the professionals who serve them.
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
The AACAP (American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry) is the leading national professional medical association dedicated to treating and improving the quality of life for children, adolescents, and families affected by these disorders.
It is a membership based organization, composed of over 7,500 child and adolescent psychiatrists and other interested physicians. Its members actively research, evaluate, diagnose, and treat psychiatric disorders and pride themselves on giving direction to and responding quickly to new developments in addressing the health care needs of children and their families.The AACAP widely distributes information in a effort to promote an understanding of mental illnesses and remove the stigma associated with them; advance efforts in prevention of mental illnesses, and assure proper treatment and access to services for children and adolescents.
The U.S. Office of Special Education Program-funded National Technical Assistance Center on Positive Behavior and Intervention Supports was established to address the behavioral and discipline systems needed for successful learning and social development of students. The Center provides capacity-building information and technical support about behavioral systems to assist states and districts in the design of effective schools.
Mental Health America (formerly known as the National Mental Health Association) is the country�s leading nonprofit dedicated to helping ALL people live mentally healthier lives. With our more than 320 affiliates nationwide, we represent a growing movement of Americans who promote mental wellness for the health and well-being of the nation everyday and in times of crisis.
Mental Health: The Cornerstone of Health" contains mental health information related to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) research, programs, policies, and media campaigns and highlights the latest research findings and policy efforts. You can find all this information and more at Mental Health at HHS.
Eating Disorders
http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is the largest not-for-profit organization in the United States working to prevent eating disorders and provide treatment referrals to those suffering from anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder and those concerned with body image and weight issues. NEDA is dedicated to expanding public understanding and prevention of eating disorders and promoting access to quality treatment for those affected along with support for their families through education, advocacy and research.
Your Health and Medical Resource on anorexia, bulimia, eating disorder, dieting etc.
Tourette Syndrome
http://members.tripod.com/~tourette_syndrome/
The internet home for information, support, advice and resources for Tourette's victims, their families and loved ones, counselors, teachers and medical professionals. This site was first posted in February 1998 with the goal to become the "ultimate" cyberspace library for books, literature and information on Tourette Syndrome and other disorders (i.e., ADHD, ADD and OCD) that often are associated with Tourette's.
Sleeping Disorder
Enuresis
http://sleepdisorders.about.com/od/enuresis/Enuresis_or_Bedwetting.htm
Bedwetting is a common childhood disorder. It's the involuntary release of urine during sleep and is occasionally carried over into adulthood. You can read articles and find more information on this website.
