ADHD Basic Facts: What Every Parent Should Know Before Starting a Child on Medication—ADHD Toolkit

Studies have shown that medication is effective in treating the symptoms of ADHD alone or in combination with behavioral interventions.

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ADHD—How Is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Diagnosed?

Your child’s or teen’s doctor will determine whether your child or teen has ADHD by using standard guidelines developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics specifically for children, teens, and young adults 4 to 18 years of age. It is difficlt to diagnose ADHD in children younger than 4 years.

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ADHD—What Are Common Questions About Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms?

Common questions and answers from the American Academy of Pediatrics about attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Children with ADHD have symptoms that fall into 3 groups: inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.

ADHD is one of the most studied conditions of childhood, and it may be caused by a number of things. Once the diagnosis is confirmed, the outlook for most children who receive treatment of ADHD is encouraging. There is no specific cure for ADHD, but many treatment options are available to manage the

Behavior management skills that can be included in a Care Plan include

Helping children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may mean they need medication. Information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about medications for children with ADHD.

ADHD—What is Behavioral Therapy?

Information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about behavioral therapy for a child with ADHD.

Identifying Where Problems Begin and Solutions for Improvement, Strategies for Helping Your Child. Need more information? Contact CHADD at www.chadd.org

Behavior management skills that can be included in a Care Plan include

Inattention and impulsivity are normal for young children. But by the time they’re in school, most children can pay attention for a longer time and can think and plan before they act. If your school-aged child behaves more like what you would expect from a younger child, this behavior may be a sign

Help your teen be responsible with medication.

Stimulant medications are defined as controlled substances under federal and state regulations. The possession of stimulant medication without a prescription is against the law

It is very common to have difficulties in school if you have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

It is very common for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to have difficulties in school. These problems can occur for several reasons.