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Helpful Tools & Insights for Families Navigating ADHD and Learning Differences
Explore our curated collection of articles, blogs, organizations, and expert resources — all designed to support, inform, and empower families on their journey.
Resources on The Blog:
Guidance, Stories & Strategies from the SOAR Blog
SOAR’s blog is a well of knowledge about our programs, staff and adventurer experiences, and most importantly resources for parents about ADHD and other learning challenges.
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National Organizations:
Leading National Organizations Supporting LD & ADHD
Discover trusted national nonprofits and advocacy groups that offer valuable resources, guidance, and community for families navigating learning and attention challenges.
CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit and/or Hyperactivity Disorder)
CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit and/or Hyperactivity Disorder) is one of the largest non-profits that goes to helping kids and adults with AD/HD. CHADD’s mission is to empower, educate and advocate for kids and adults that have or are affected by AD/HD. SOAR generally has a booth at the annual CHADD Conference, and SOAR Director John Willson is a board member of the North Carolina chapter of CHADD, as well as a speaker at the national conference.
CHADD (Center for Parent Information & Resources)
CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit and/or Hyperactivity Disorder) is one of the largest non-profits that goes to helping kids and adults with AD/HD. CHADD’s mission is to empower, educate and advocate for kids and adults that have or are affected by AD/HD. SOAR generally has a booth at the annual CHADD Conference, and SOAR Director John Willson is a board member of the North Carolina chapter of CHADD, as well as a speaker at the national conference.
ACO (ADHD Coaches Organization)
Looking for an adhd coach in your area?The ACO is the worldwideprofessional membership organization for ADHD coaches. A list of qualified coaches can be found on their website.
LDA (Learning Disabilities Association of America)
The LDA of America is a non-profit organization that helps children and adults with learning disabilities through coordination of experts, counselors, educators and parents. This association brings together information and resources to the people who need them.
National Publications:
Trusted Publications on Learning & Attention Challenges
Explore leading magazines, journals, and websites that share expert insights, research, and practical tips for supporting individuals with LD and ADHD.
Unbiased, Practical Insights for Parents and Educators from ADDitude: Your Go-To Resource for ADHD Science & Strategies
ADD Resources is a great organization for finding unbiased information about AD/HD. ADD Resources offers a ton of information for parents and educators alike regarding attention deficit and/or hyperactivity disorders. Check out their blog category on AD/HD here.
"Attention" Magazine by LD Online Delivers Expert Guidance on Learning Differences and ADHD
LD Online offers information for parents, educators, supporters and adults that are working with learning disabilities. This resource helps fathers turn daily obstacles into opportunities for growth and understanding.
Online Resources:
Leading National Organizations Supporting LD & ADHD
Discover trusted national nonprofits and advocacy groups that offer valuable resources, guidance, and community for families navigating learning and attention challenges.
How to ADHD
Jessica McCabe is the host of the YouTube Channel, How to ADHD. Diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 12, Jessica provides tips, strategies, and insights into ADHD based on her own experience.
LD Online
LD Online offers information for parents, educators, supporters and adults that are working with learning disabilities.
The National Center for Learning Disabilities
The National Center for Learning Disabilities provides resources for parents on a variety of different types of learning disabilities including dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, dyspraxia, executive functioning, and ADD/ADHD.
Take Control ADHD
Nikki Kinzer of Take Control ADHD is an ADHD Coach and host of the Take Control ADHD Podcast. Take Control ADHD is a relate-able resource for adults with ADHD and parents of children with ADHD.
Understood
Understood.org is an online resource for parents founded by 15 non profit organizations with one common desire to help parents help their children.
Parenting ADHD & Autism
Penny Williams is an ADHD-obsessed momma on a mission, honored to help families on this always chaotic, often stressful, anything-but-ordinary parenting journey of raising kids with ADHD.
Smart Course
Nikki Kinzer of Take Control ADHD is an ADHD Coach and host of the Take Control ADHD Podcast. Take Control ADHD is a relate-able resource for adults with ADHD and parents of children with ADHD.
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