ADHD

What is ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), and how does it affect kids? Get the facts about attention deficit disorders, learn about medications, read expert advice, and gain insight into how best to help your child succeed -- both in school and out.

The Basics Learn about attention deficit disorders and how they're treated. ADHD: An Introduction ADHD: What Are the Signs? Diagnosing ADHD Evaluations for ADHD ADHD: How Is It Treated? How Can I Help My Child Improve Self-Esteem? Special Education Growing Up with ADHD ADHD: An Age-by-Age Guide ADD Diagnosis: The Multidisciplinary Approach ADD: The Medical Evaluation ADD: The Psychological Evaluation ADD: The Educational Evaluation ADD Diagnosis: The Social History ADD: Working with Your School Extracurricular Activities for Children with ADD Sports and Clubs for Children with ADD Camps for Children with ADD Hobbies and Special Talents/Interests for Children with ADD ADHD in School The Best Classrooms for Children with ADHD ADD: The Challenge for Parents and Siblings Teaching Children with ADD to Get What They Need The ADD Label The Good Stress Challenge for Kids with ADD Educational Strategies for Children with ADD ADD: The Game Plan Quizzes Find out if your child's symptoms fit the profile for ADHD. Does Your Child Have ADHD? Is This Your Child? Toolkits and Other Resources Read information on medications, treatments, and other strategies. ADHD and Medications The Behavior Toolkit Getting Organized Study Skills Special Education and the Law Social Skills and Accountability Here's how you can help your child understand social cues and learn to be responsible. Improving Social Skills Expert Q&A: My sixth-grader takes no responsibility for his actions. Building Self-Esteem Expert Advice Find answers to common questions. Q&A: ADHD Q&A: Gifted and LD or ADHD Q&A: ADHD and Other Disabilities Q&A: ADHD and Family Q&A: ADHD and Assessment, Placement, Services, and Programs Q&A: Retention Search the Q&A Database What Works: Ideas from Parents Benefit from other parents' experience and learn about treatments that may help your child. Medications Behavior Modification Techniques Learn More Get the details. Learning Disabilities Special Education and the Law LD and ADHD Reading List