Is it ADHD?
Having Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity
Disorder, or ADHD, means having trouble
with inattention, such as daydreaming
or being easily distracted, or
with hyperactivity or impulsivity,
such as being fidgety or acting
without thinking. Both of these
can also occur together. Many
children have these symptoms some
of the time. But for children with
ADHD, the symptoms last a long time,
are severe, and can cause problems
at home, at school, or with friends.
To find out if your child has ADHD,
ask your doctor. A checklist filled
out by parents, teachers, and sometimes
the child, can help to tell if it’s ADHD
or another problem. A medical exam
can rule out problems with hearing,
vision, or sleep, that sometimes
look like ADHD. There are ways to
help children with ADHD. Recommended
treatment includes behavior therapy,
particularly training for parents,
and medication. For children under
six, it’s best to start with parent
training. School accommodations,
such as changes and adjustments,
and interventions, like support and
extra help, are an important part of
treatment. Parents, doctors,
and teachers can work together
to help children with ADHD succeed.
Learn more at www.cdc.gov/adhd.