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

Attention Deficit Disorder Association  

This fact sheet addresses common questions about diagnosis and treatment options for children with mental illnesses. Disorders affecting children may include anxiety disorders, attention deficit hyper... Details >

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Recognizing that ADHD may explain the struggles that you or a loved one face everyday is the first step to effective treatment of the disorder. ... Details >

Attention Deficit Disorder Resources  

Medicines used to treat attention-deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are called psychostimulants. This document discusses ADHD medications, possible side affects, and how medications need to be... 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 who may have trouble paying attention in school, at home or at work. Learn about s... Details >

American Academy of Family Physicians  

Also available in: Spanish   

This document reviews attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD), its signs and treaments, and provides tips for parents and teachers.... Details >

National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities  

This booklet is for the parents, caregivers or representatives of children younger than age 18 who have disabilities that might make them eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments.... Details >

Social Security Administration

Children with learning disabilities lack the language, motor, memory, or other learning skills to easily negotiate everyday life, and can quickly sink into a defeatist frame of mind. This toolkit of b... Details >

National Center for Learning Disabilities  

Watch this short video to learn about the signs, symptoms, medications, and current research related to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a common mental disorder that affects nearly 5%... Details >

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

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  

Also available in: Spanish 

This fact sheet provides basic information on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and describes an approach to getting services and supports, called “systems of care.” ... Details >

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Also available in: Spanish   

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  

Many of NICHCY’s visitors are looking to connect with organizations specializing in a particular disability or topic. Here, you can connect with many national disability organizations and information ... Details >

National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities  

This document reviews how occupational therapy can help a child learn to master day-to-day skills and be engaged at school and at home. ... Details >

American Occupational Therapy Association  

This information helps children understand 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 ... Details >

The Nemours Foundation  

Learn about common symptoms and patterns of ADHD in adult women, treatment, and strategies for daily living. ... Details >

Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder