Learning and Attentional Disorders Society

Learning and Attentional Disorders Society (LADS) is an ADHD advocacy group.

Channel Nine's Sunday program reported that LADS is a strong supporter of drug solutions for ADHD despite controversy over the condition. The program also revealed a statement from LADS confirming that it has received funding from a pharmaceutical company that markets ADHD drugs (supposedly with "no strings attached"). (Transcript of Part 2 of the program not available online).

LADS deals with both childhood, and increasingly, adult ADHD: "The symptoms used to diagnose adults with ADHD are identical to those used in the diagnosis of children." 

Management Committee

 * Michele Toner, President
 * Marian Maughan, Vice President
 * Graeme Boden, Treasurer
 * Kaye Dransfield, Secretary
 * Stephen Davey, Past President 2004

Contact details
The Niche, Suite B Cnr Aberdare Road and Hospital Avenue Nedlands, Western Australia

Telephone - (08) 9346-7544 Fax - (08) 9346-7545 Email - lads AT cnswa.com

Web: http://www.ladswa.com.au/

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