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Medicines used to treat attention-deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are called psychostimulants. ... Details >

American Academy of Family Physicians  

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the name of a group of behaviors found in many children and adults. ... Details >

American Academy of Family Physicians  

ADD/ADHD is not new. The name has just been changed. There is a high co-morbidity with dyslexia, with 60-70% of individuals with ADD having dyslexia as well.... Details >

Dyslexia Research Institute  

Also available in: Spanish   

This document provides answers to frequently asked questions about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD), a condition resulting in symptoms of inability to maintain attention, impulsive beh... Details >

Attention Deficit Disorder Association  

Also available in: Spanish   

This fact sheet defines attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and discusses its prevalence, symptoms, characteristics, diagnosis, and treatment. Educational implications are considered and resourc... Details >

National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities, U.S. Department of Education  

A general overview of Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder that includes a description and information about treatment, prognosis and research. Selected references and a list of organizations wher... Details >

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health

This is one of a series of fact sheets on the mental, emotional, and behavior disorders that can appear in childhood or adolescence. This fact sheet answers common questions about attention-deficit/hy... Details >

SAMHSA's National Mental Health Information Center, Center for Mental Health Services

Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder is currently thought to have both biochemical and behavioral components. ... Details >

American Occupational Therapy Association  

This document helps define how attention deficit disorder affects your life and how to manage those feelings. ... Details >

Attention Deficit Disorder Resources  

CHADD chapters provide varying services in more than 225 communities across the country and offer a variety of activities that can truly make a difference in the lives of individuals and families affe... Details >

Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder