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    • Keyfindings: ADHD Diagnosis—Parent-Reported Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Diagnosis
    • Medication and ADHD—Parent Reported Medication Rates for ADHD
    • Updated Guidelines—Children can now be diagnosed and treated for ADHD from ages 4 to 18.
    • ADHD is Increasing—Nearly one in ten school-age children have an ADHD diagnosis.
    • Resources—The National Resource Center has information about all aspects of ADHD.
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People with ADHD may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors (may act without thinking about what the result will be), or be overly active. Although ADHD can't be cured, it can be successfully managed and some symptoms may improve as the child ages.

ADHD Topics

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What we’ve learned.

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Diagnosis and treatment recommendations.

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Is it ADHD?

ADHD Symptoms Checklist

Fill out the symptoms checklist and share it with the child’s doctor.

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My Story

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Read stories about people living with ADHD.

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Research Project: PLAY

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Learn about CDC’s Project to Learn about ADHD in Youth (PLAY).

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