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.
Popular Links
National Resource Center on ADHD
Questions? Call toll-free:
1-800-233-4050
After Diagnosis
Read about the next steps after an ADHD diagnosis
Kid Quest
Some kids with ADHD also have a learning disability. Can he or she get a job as a grownup? Let's find out!
Free Materials
Free fact sheets, booklets and guides.
Contact Us:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities
- Division of Human Development and Disabilities
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- MS E-86
- Atlanta, GA 30333
- 800-CDC-INFO
(800-232-4636)
TTY: (888) 232-6348
24 Hours/Every Day - cdcinfo@cdc.gov
