Patient Education

Studies have shown that medication is effective in treating the symptoms of ADHD alone or in combination with behavioral interventions.

Common questions and answers from the American Academy of Pediatrics about attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about behavioral therapy for a child with ADHD.

Helping children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may mean they need medication. Information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about medications for children with ADHD.

Your child’s or teen’s doctor will determine whether your child or teen has ADHD by using standard guidelines developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics specifically for children, teens, and young adults 4 to 18 years of age. It is difficult to diagnose ADHD in children younger than 4 years.

Behavior management skills that can be included in a Care Plan include