Overview
... Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a group of chronic disorders that begin in childhood and sometimes last into adult life. Problems generally associated with ADHD include inattention,...

What Is Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
... ADHD is a developmental problem characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Children with ADHD are easily distracted by sights and sounds in their environment. They cannot concentrat...

ADHD: Frequently Asked Questions
... 1. What is Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? ADHD is a developmental and behavioral disorder that may occur in children or adults. This condition may interfere with an individual''s abi...

Does Your Teen Have ADHD?
... ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is one of the most well recognized childhood developmental problems. It is characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness. It can occur ...

Parenting a Child with ADHD--Tips for Daily Life
... Children with ADHD need consistent rules that they can understand and follow. If children follow rules, they should be rewarded. Children with ADHD often receive, and expect, criticism. Children’s goo...

ADHD Glossary
... Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD): A developmental and behavioral disorder that is characterized by inattention, distractibility, and impulsivity that are inappropriate for a person’s age level. Attent...

Your ADHD Bookshelf
... Barkley, R. (2000). Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents. 2nd ed. New York: Guilford Press. Morgenstern, J. (1998). Organizing from the inside out. New York: Henry Holt...

ADHD Resources
... American Psychological Association 750 1st Street NE Washington, DC 20002-4242 Phone: 202-336-5510 Toll Free: 1-800-374-2721 URL: http://www.apa.org Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) P.O. ...

Your Health Care Team
... If your child has been diagnosed with ADHD, he or she will likely be under the care of a team of health professionals. These professionals should have extensive experience treating ADHD and should com...

An Intent So Focused: Understanding Asperger Syndrome
... From day one, Karen Hull and her husband, Gregory, realized something was different about their son Brian. "He hardly ever slept and didn’t cry, except when he had temper tantrums." The todd...

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Medications
... What is attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? ADHD is a common developmental and behavioral disorder that affects 3 percent to 5 percent of all school-age children. ADHD is characterized by...

Medical Treatment of ADHD
... A class of drugs called psychostimulants appears to be the most effective treatment for attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). These medicines, including methylphenidate (Ritalin) and dextro...

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
... What is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD?ADHD is a developmental and behavioral disorder characterized by the following three core symptoms: Inattention Hyperactivity Impulsivity Diagn...

What Causes ADHD?
... ADHD has no known cause and is largely considered a genetic disorder. ADHD is a problem of the brain and nervous system. It is not caused by home or school situations or by poor parenting. Studies of ...

Diagnosing ADHD in Children
... There is no single test for ADHD. ADHD is diagnosed after a child has shown some or all of 18 symptoms of ADHD on a regular basis for more than 6 months. Health care providers can diagnose ADHD with t...

Treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults
... What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? ADHD is one of the most well-recognized childhood developmental problems characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness. It is ...

Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder Information Page
... Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobehavioral disorder that affects 3-5 percent of all American children. It interferes with a person's ability to stay on a task and to exer...

Medications
... This booklet is designed to help mental health patients and their families understand how and why medications can be used as part of the treatment of mental health problems. It is important for you to...

New Research in Animals Reveals Possible Long-Term Effects of Stimulants on Brain and Behavior
... Three new studies conducted in animals, published in the December issue of the journal Biological Psychiatry, provide evidence that misuse of the stimulant methylphenidate (Ritalin) may have long-term...

The Numbers Count
... Mental Disorders in America Mental disorders are common in the United States and internationally. An estimated 22.1 percent of Americans ages 18 and older—about 1 in 5 adults—suffer from a diagnos...

Gene Hunting
... Many years of research have demonstrated that vulnerability to mental illnesses—such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, early-onset depression, anxiety disorders, autism, and attention deficit hype...

Severe Childhood ADHD May Predict Alcohol, Substance Use Problems in Teen Years
... Scientists tracking the progress of children diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as they became teenagers have shed new light on the link between ADHD and the risk of develo...


... Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that becomes apparent in some children in the preschool and early school years. It is hard for these children to control their behavior a...

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
... In recent years, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been a subject of great public attention and concern. Children with ADHD—one of the most common of the psychiatric disorders that...

Attention Disorder: Overcoming the Deficit Abuse of Attention Deficit Drug Can Be Deadly
... by Dixie Farley "I really see a difference in my grades. Without it, I don't think about things. I can't pay attention." --Christy Rade, 16, Des Moines, Iowa, commenting in the Aug. ...