ADHD - Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder description

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This app will help learn about ADHD - Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. ADHD Basic Information, Symptoms and Diagnosis, Treatment, Other Concerns & Conditions, Information and Resources for States.

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- Basic Information: ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood.
- Symptoms and Diagnosis: Deciding if a child has ADHD is a several-step process. This page gives you an overview of how ADHD is diagnosed.
- Treatment: There are many treatment options, so parents should work closely with everyone involved in the child’s life - healthcare providers, therapists, teachers, coaches, and other family members.
- Other Concerns & Conditions: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often occurs with other disorders. About 2 in 3 of children with ADHD referred to clinics have other disorders as well as ADHD.
- Information and Resources for States: States can play an important role in treatments for children with ADHD. They can monitor how health resources are utilized, implement ADHD treatment policies, and shape access to behavioral health services.
- Articles and Key Findings About ADHD. Key Findings. Featured Articles. Scientific Articles.
- News on ADHD
- ADHD Videos

Sources of the information in the app:
https://www.usa.gov
https://www.nimh.nih.gov