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

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 difficult to diagnose ADHD in children younger than 4 years.

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.

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