ADHD & ASD Resources

TESTING & EVALUATIONS

Proper diagnosis of ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) involves multiple assessments to identify symptoms and identify or rule out other conditions that could be present, or that could mimic ADHD. Gulf Coast Family Services follows the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics for evaluations and treatment of ADHD and ASD. Referrals are made to your general practitioner physician or pediatrician for evaluations of vision and hearing and general wellness exams to rule out possible physical reasons for presenting symptoms. 



Gulf Coast Family Services - Children, Adolescents, & Adults - ADHD and Autism (ASD) testing and screening for other neurodevelopmental symptoms. We provide the ADOS test for individuals two (2) years old through adulthood.


Referrals are made for psychoeducational and neuropsychological evaluations to the following practitioners:


LaConsay Psychological Services - 16 years and up, psychoeducational testing

Melissa Ogden, Ph.D., ABPP-CN - Adults (18+), psychoeducational testing

Laura G Goulden, PHD - Children and adolescents, psychoeducational testing.

Dr. Ali Kizilbash - Board Certified in Clinical Neuropsychology - (850) 484-7800

Let's Play Therapy Center - (251) 929-4848


Hope for Autism


The Learning Tree


PSYCHIATRISTS

Life Psychiatry - 251-999-5433 (LIFE)

Alabama Psychiatry - 251-868-6030

Comprehensive MedPsych - Fairhope - 251-517-3175, Mobile - 251-662-9466

Southern Psychiatry - Mobile & Gulf Shores - 251-300-7134


ADHD MEDICATION INFORMATION

The decision to take ADHD Medication is a personal choice, and Gulf Coast Family Services does not encourage or discourage its use. The following is for informational purposes and is something to discuss with your or your child's doctor.

ADHD Medication Guide - by Northwell Health Systems - 
  • The ADHD Medication Guide©, the Stimulant Medication Guide© and this website (www.ADHDMedicationGuide.com) are not intended to provide personal medical advice. Please consult your medical professional regarding the use of any medication.

The Ultimate Guide to ADHD Medication - by ADDitude Magazine
  • Includes things to consider, questions to ask your doctor, and medication logs to track the effectiveness or side effects of the medication.


PARENT TRAINING IN BEHAVIORAL MANAGEMENT



FEDERAL LAWS & INFORMATION

US Department of Education on IDEA


US Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights - Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

The Gallini Group - Special Education Lawyers


STATE RESOURCES & INFORMATION

Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services (ADRS) - Provides assistance for college, trade school, or finding a job to adults with disabilities (ADHD qualifies). Call 251-479-8611 and tell them you have ADHD, ASD, or other ADA diagnoses and need assistance with getting a job. (Going to college is part of the process of getting a job, so you have to put it in these words) They should put you in touch with a counselor who will provide options for the direction you would like to go in (college, trade school, or finding a job).


Alabama Disability Advocacy Program (ADAP) - The Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program (ADAP) is part of the nation’s federally-funded protection and advocacy (P&A) system. ADAP provides legal services to Alabamians with disabilities to protect, promote, and expand their rights. 

The Gallini Group - Special Education Lawyers


The Gallini Group Facebook Page


Ask A Special Education Attorney YouTube Channel


Alabama Parent Education Center 



BALDWIN COUNTY INFORMATION

Baldwin County Board of Education - Section 504


Baldwin County Board of Education - Special Education



NATIONAL RESOURCES

PTS Coaching - ADHD Coaching for Parents, Students, and Adults*


ADHD Dude


Calm & Connected Parent Workshop*


Job Accommodations Network


How to ADHD - YouTube Channel


ADHD Power Tools - YouTube Playlist


ADDitude Magazine


Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA)


Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)


Different Brains


Dr. Russell Barkley -internationally recognized authority on ADHD/ADD in children & adults 


ADHD Rewired


Failing at Normal TEDx Video


FREE ADHD Webinars

BOOKS*

The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series (58 books)


8 Keys to Parenting Children with ADHD (8 Keys to Mental Health) - Parenting


ADHD 2.0: New Science and Essential Strategies for Thriving with Distraction--from Childhood through Adulthood


Dirty Laundry: Why Adults with ADHD Are So Ashamed and What We Can Do to Help

Self-Care for People with ADHD: 100+ Ways to Recharge, De-Stress, and Prioritize You!


The Smart but Scattered Guide to Success: How to Use Your Brain's Executive Skills to Keep Up, Stay Calm, and Get Organized at Work and at Home  -Adults


Smart but Scattered: The Revolutionary "Executive Skills" Approach to Helping Kids Reach Their Potential - Children


Smart but Scattered Teens: The "Executive Skills" Program for Helping Teens Reach Their Potential - Teens


Smart but Scattered--and Stalled: 10 Steps to Help Young Adults Use Their Executive Skills to Set Goals, Make a Plan, and Successfully Leave the Nest - Young Adults


Smart but Scattered Guide to Success: How to Use Your Brain's Executive Skills to Keep Up, Stay Calm, and Get Organized at Work and at Home - Adults


Executive Skills in Children and Adolescents, Third Edition: A Practical Guide to Assessment and Intervention - Children & Teens


Coaching Students with Executive Skills Deficits - Students


Mindfulness for Teens with ADHD: A Skill-Building Workbook to Help You Focus and Succeed - Teens


The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery - Consider personality


The Best of You: Break Free from Painful Patterns, Mend Your Past, and Discover Your True Self in God - Christian, Spiritual, discussions of healing from spiritual abuse.


ADHD in the Media

The Disruptors* - a documentary on ADHD.

PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES


* Resources with an * and all Books are affiliate links that do not cost the buyer anything but generate a small referral fee back to the website owner.


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