CHADD of Pennsylvania ADHD

Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD), is a national non-profit, tax-exempt (Section 501 (c) (3) ) organization providing education, advocacy and support for individuals with AD/HD. In addition to our informative Web site, CHADD also publishes a variety of printed materials to keep members and professionals current on research advances, medications and treatments affecting individuals with AD/HD. These materials include Attention! magazine, the CHADD Information and Resource Guide to AD/HD, News From CHADD, a free electronically mailed current events newsletter, as well as other publications of specific interest to educators, professionals andrents.CHADD was founded in 1987 by a small group ofrents of children with AD/HD and two treating psychologists in Plantation, Florida (near Miami). Theserents came together because they felt frustrated and isolated, and there were few places to turn for support and information about AD/HD.