Does your child struggle to pay attention, complete homework or finish activities? Does your child have emotional outbursts that he or she can't seem to control? The ability to pay attention, plan activities and control impulses is part of your child's executive functioning and develops with maturation, but some children need additional support to develop these skills. This page will acquaint you with some of the resources available for families who have a concern about their child's attention. In each case, we've taken the top four resources recommended by local experts in the field to help you get started. Additional resources may be found by using the View More links that follow each section. Just Getting Started?Families who have recently become concerned about their child's attention issues may benefit from Connecting for Kids' Empower the Parent program. This step-by-step resource shows you how to get started finding help for your child. We also encourage residents of the Connecting for Kids service area to contact us for personalized support. | You're Not AloneIn addition to the resources on this page, CFK offers opportunities to learn and connect with other families. To Connect:
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The recommendations provided on the remainder of this page were made by the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) Greater Cleveland Chapter. For more information on NAMI Greater Cleveland, please see their entry in our Service Provider Directory.
Recommended OrganizationsThe following organizations have been identified as places to get more information and support: |
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) | Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) | National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)1-888-575-7373 | Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)1-877-726-4727 |
In addition to the recommended organizations above, there are a number of other organizations supporting attention issues in children.
Recommended Books & Videos
Learn more about attention issues from these recommended books: |
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Recommended Websites, Articles, Downloads & Apps
Families may benefit from the following online resources: |
ADHD Overview from NAMI * Featured * | ADHD Resource Center from AACAP | Understanding ADHD for Parents and Caregivers fact sheet from CHADD | Understanding ADHD from NCLD via Understood portal |