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Medicines used to treat attention-deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are called psychostimulants. ... Details >
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the name of a group of behaviors found in many children and adults. ... Details >
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 >
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 >
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 >
This document helps define how attention deficit disorder affects your life and how to manage those feelings. ... Details >
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
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The National Resource Center on AD/HD is a clearinghouse for science-based information about all aspects of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD).... Details >
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Information for children about what it's like to have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, also known as ADHD. Learn about the symptoms of ADHD, who gets ADHD and what happens when a kid has ADHD... Details >