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Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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    Is it ADHD?

    Learn about the symptoms of ADHD and what to do if you’re concerned that your child might have this disorder.

    Learn About Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (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.

    What is ADHD?

    Facts, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

    Symptoms and Diagnosis

    How ADHD is diagnosed.

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    Behavior therapy, medications, and parent education.

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    • National Prevalence of ADHD and Treatment
    • What Types of Treatment Do Children with ADHD Receive?
    • Latest findings on ADHD diagnosis and treatment.External
    • School services for youth with ADHDExternal
    • Treatment patterns and costs of ADHD, NY MedicaidExternal

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    Supporting Children with ADHD

    Focus For the Future. Paving a Path for Kids with ADHD

    Learn about CDC’s initiative to support children with ADHD.

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    Page last reviewed: December 14, 2018
    Content source: Division of Human Development and Disability, National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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