This document provides answers to frequently asked questions about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a condition resulting in symptoms of inability to maintain attention, impulsive behaviors and/or restlessness.
Review Date: March 01, 2013
Attention Deficit Disorder Association
This fact sheet addresses common questions about diagnosis and treatment options for children with mental illnesses. Disorders affecting children include: anxiety disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorders, bipolar disorder, depression, and eating disorders.
Review Date: November 13, 2012
NIH National Institute of Mental Health -NIMH
Recognizing that ADHD may explain the struggles that you or a loved one face everyday is the first step to effective treatment of the disorder.
Review Date: February 09, 2011
Attention Deficit Disorder Resources
Medicines used to treat attention-deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are called psychostimulants. This document discusses ADHD medications, possible side affects, and how medications need to be taken.
Review Date: February 15, 2011
American Academy of Family Physicians
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the name of a group of behaviors found in many children and adults who may have trouble paying attention in school, at home or at work. Learn about symptoms, treatments, and how to help a child with ADHD.
Review Date: March 20, 2011
American Academy of Family Physicians
This booklet is for the parents, caregivers or representatives of children younger than age 18 who have disabilities that might make them eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Review Date: February 01, 2013
Social Security Administration
Children with learning disabilities lack the language,motor, and memory skills to easily negotiate everyday life, and can quickly sink into a defeatist frame of mind. This toolkit of values and strategies is designed to counteract the failure-focused attitudes commonly experienced by children with learning disabilities.
Review Date: September 12, 2012
National Center for Learning Disabilities
Watch this short video to learn about the signs, symptoms, medications, and current research related to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a common mental disorder that affects nearly 5% of all school age children in the U.S.
Review Date: October 31, 2012
NIH National Institute of Mental Health -NIMH
CHADD chapters provide support groups and other services in more than 225 communities across the country and offer a variety of activities that can truly make a difference in the lives of individuals and families affected by Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD).
Review Date: March 04, 2013
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Kids with delayed skills or other disabilities might be eligible for special services that provide individualized education programs in public schools, free of charge to families. Learn about these services.
Review Date: October 04, 2012
The Nemours Foundation
Many of NICHCY’s visitors are looking to connect with organizations specializing in a particular disability or topic. Here, you can connect with many national disability organizations and information resource centers.
Review Date: December 04, 2012
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
This information helps children understand what it's like to have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, also known as ADHD. Learn about the symptoms of ADHD, who gets ADHD and what happens when a kid has ADHD.
Review Date: March 04, 2013
The Nemours Foundation
