CHADD

Founded in 1987, CHADD is a charity based in Lanham, United States working on health, mental health, disability +1 more.

CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is a national nonprofit organisation serving people affected by ADHD in the United States. Founded in 1987 by parents seeking community and support for their children with ADHD, it works through three main areas: providing research-based ADHD resources, facilitating support and community through a network of chapters and support groups, and advocating for the needs of people affected by ADHD. It publishes evidence-based information for the public, educators and professionals, including the magazine Attention, and runs the National Resource Center on ADHD from its office in Lanham, Maryland. CHADD operates a network of chapters and support groups across the United States, and its advocacy work targets public policy in justice, education, civil rights, employment and healthcare. It also offers an ADHD helpline with Spanish-language support.