What Should You Know?
People with ADHD have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors (might act without thinking about what the result will be), and in some cases, are overly active.
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Updated ADHD Guidelines
Children can now be diagnosed and treated for ADHD from ages 4 to 18.
National Resource Center on ADHD
Questions? Call toll-free:
1-800-233-4050
New CDC Study
Increasing prevalence of parent-reported ADHD among children: US, 2003-2007.
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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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