ADHD Information and Treatment Procedures
The core symptoms of ADHD include an inability to sustain attention and concentration, developmentally inappropriate levels of activity, distractibility, and impulsivity. Student Mental Health Services offers counseling and psychiatric services for students dealing with this issue.
To Access Services:
- Prior to making a psychiatric appointment, students must have current documentation in accordance with the Office for Students with Disabilities policy.
- Complete the necessary testing.
- Schedule an appointment with a psychiatric provider by calling 392-1171. NOTE: You must bring a copy of your testing documentation to your appointment.
Useful Links
CHADD - Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
www.chadd.org
Gainesville Satellite of CHADD
http://www.chadd.net/template.cfm?affid=233&p=about
NIMH ADHD Booklet
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/adhd/summary.shtml
Suggested Reading
Hallowell & Ratay (1995). Driven to Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood Through Adulthood. Simon and Shuster.
Hallowell & Ratay (2005) Delivered From Distraction: Getting the Most Out of Life With Attention Deficit Disorder. Ballantine Books.
Kelley (2006) You Mean I’m Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?!: The Classic Self-Help Book for Adults With Attention Deficit Disorder. Scribner.
