Contents

ADHD Pages

• ADHD Pages.
  This page has information that will enable you to learn more about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. There are links to articles regarding ADHD.
   
  • ADHD is like an Hidden Impairment or Invisible Disability.
    by Andy
  • From Assessment to Treatment:
    Developing a Comprehensive Plan to Help Your Child with ADHD
    by Sam Goldstein, Ph.D.
  • 50 Tips On The Management of Adult Attention Deficit Disorder
    by Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. and John J. Ratey, M.D.
    Sometimes I come across an article that just makes good sense its like you can feel it in your bones! I believe these 50 tips without medication are so valuable. Just reading this can make you feel more confident about the future. Many thanks to; Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. for allowing this article to be displayed on this site. Andy 21st January 2003
  • Semantic Pragmatic Disorder.
    Article by Babs, Mother to an 8 year old with SPD.
  • Is there something wrong? by Jill Curtis
    How do you know if your child has an invisible disability, or not?
  • Are the Comorbid Conditions of ADHD the Same Impairment?
    This is an article written by Chris Hayes when he was 15 years old and then rewritten by him now he's 17 years old. It describes the common Neurological Impairments which are often comorbids of ADHD and puts them into 3 main groups. This article also talks about the way that all of these conditions are very strongly linked together.
  • Behavioural rewards
    may mimic effects of medication for ADHD, say Nottingham academics. August 2005
  • How Ritalin Works For Me!
    Andy, an adult who is diagnosed with ADHD, explains both the positive and negative experiences he has when using Ritalin medication.
  • WHY COACHING FOR ADHD?
    by Jan Assheton RGN RSCN
  • ADHD has made me a stronger person.
    by, Anonymous
  • Story from Falling Angel.
    Statutory agencies having power to take our children away!!!

Art Pages

• Chris's Art.
  People with hidden impairments may have amazing skills often within arts. On this page you can see and access some the work from the talented young artist Chris Hayes, who has ADHD and Asperger's Syndrome.

Dyslexic Pages.

• Linking glue ear and dyslexia.
  by Dr Lindsay Peer CBE
• What is the British Dyslexia Association?
  by Judith Stansfield, a BDA volunteer on the Computer Committee.
• What is voice recognition software?
  by Andy Hayes
• DragonDictate Classic Version 3.
  My favourite voice recognition software! by Andy Hayes.
• IBM ViaVoice for Windows Release 9 
  Pro USB Edition.
• My Dog Scamps.
  Story by Simon who has dyslexia and dyspraxia age 16.
• To Free the Dragon
  A poem by Anna Evans, whose dyslexic and dyspraxic. With drawing of dragon by Chris, whose ADHD and Asperger's.
• Dyslexia Success Story.
  by Chris Fortey.
• Inherent Grace.
  An Award Winning Poem by Luke, copyright who has severe dyslexia. Composed by Luke when he was 12 years of age.
• Kelly's Story
  About dyslexia and being special. "Don't be ashamed you are different, so what? You're special too!"
• Why is the world like it is?
  Poem by Kelly O'Neill who is dyslexic. 17 years old and a college student.
   

Education Issues

• His new school completely accommodates his disability.
  by Rae
• Education and Technology (part 1)
  by Adelaide La Blanche-Dupont.
• Education and Technology (part 2)
  by Adelaide La Blanche-Dupont.
• Education Issues for Dyspraxia and mild Dyslexia
  Voice recognition software (concerns) by Mary

Links

• 4 ADHD Web Links
  Links to sites centred around ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome and similar neurological conditions.
• 4 Art Links.
  The majority of art web links listed will have a significant connection with disabled people. Many links will be referring to disabled artists.
• 4 Disability Links (UK).
   
• 4 Dyslexic Web Links
  A list of links to sites for dyslexia organisations, charities, personal sites and other relevant sites for dyslexic people.
• 4 Family & Parenting Support Web Links.
   
• 4 Government (UK) Web Links.
  Links to UK government offices, departments and associated organisations.
• 4 Health, Web Links.
  List of links to health related sites.
• 4 Home Schooling Web Links.
   
• 4 Nottinghamshire UK

Miscellaneous

• Linking to this Hi2u site info.
   
• Why Not Call Disability, Disability?
  by Christopher Hayes, Age 15
• Definitely an Invisible Disability
  by Davina
• Norton's experiences with M.E.
  by Norton
• Keeping Mad Keen
  by Adelaide La Blanche-Dupont
• "You don't look sick!"
  by Shirley
• A LINE ACROSS HIS HAND
  A song about Down syndrome, by Deborah L. Sardone
• The One Left Out
  Poem by Herschel, 13 years old
• Motor Mouth.
  Poem by Herschel.
  With drawing of Herschel by Chris.
• When I first begun to talk to Andy.
  by Leanne

On going discussions.

• Discussion on Whether the Comorbid Conditions of ADHD are the Same Impairment?
   
• Disability Logo.
  Do we need the "disability logo" ie the wheelchair symbol? (On going discussion).
• Dyslexia and the Inner Ear
   

Support Groups

• Support Groups.
  Here you can find information about many local support groups. At present this is listing groups in England UK, soon Scotland UK and maybe international groups will also be considered.
• Add Your Support Group.
  This link will take you to a page where you can fill in a form with details about your support group for consideration to be listed on this site.

Essential pages.

Terms and Conditions / Disclaimer.
Please ensure you have read the terms and conditions and agree to them before using information found on any of the pages on any sites and services for Hi2u for people with hidden impairments.

Contact info and e-mail details.
Use this link to find out about contact facilities.

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