Fact Sheets About ADHD

Basic Information


Treatments

Behavior Therapy

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Behavior Therapy for Young Children with ADHD [PDF – 330 KB]
Overview for parents with young children.

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Behavior Therapy for Younger and Older Children with ADHD [PDF – 795 KB]
Overview for parents with younger and older children.

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Finding a Therapist [PDF – 975 KB]
Behavior therapy for young children with ADHD: A guide for parents.

Medication

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State Medicaid Policies: Prescribing ADHD Medications to Children [PDF – 343 KB]
Fact sheet about prescribing ADHD medications to children.


Materials from Other Organizations

Graphic: Articles available from the National Center

The National Resource Center (NRC) on ADHD
The NRC is funded by the CDC to provide information and educational materials on this disorder. They have developed “What We Know” sheets to keep the general public and professionals up to date on new developments in research, treatments and successful strategies for children and adults with ADHD.

ADHD in Adults: What You Need to Know

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Information on ADHD including brochures for adults and for children and teens that describes ADHD symptoms, how it is diagnosed, causes, treatment options, and helpful resources.