Overview & Facts

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects children and teens and can continue into adulthood

1. ADHD Basics

   1. What Is ADHD?Find out what causes attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), what the symptoms are, and how it’s treated.
   2. ADHD GlossaryDefinitions of common ADHD terms.
   3. What Causes ADHDLearn what role genetics, the environment, and watching TV may play in causing ADHD.
   4. How Common Is ADHD?Get the story behind the statistics on ADHD.
   5. ADHD in AdultsADHD is not just for kids. About 60% of children who have ADHD still have it when they grow up. Adult ADHD can affect work, relationships and other aspects of your life.

2. ADHD Types

   1. 3 Kinds of ADHDThere are three types of ADHD: Inattentive (formerly called ADD), hyperactive-impulsive, and combined.
   2. Inattentive ADHDThe symptoms of inattentive ADHD may include daydreaming, disorganization, and careless mistakes.
   3. Hyperactive-Impulsive ADHDFidgeting, nonstop talking, and impatience are among the symptoms of Hyperactive-Impulsive ADHD.
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