ADHD (for Kids) | Nemours KidsHealth
ADHD is a medical condition that makes it harder for kids to stay focused. Kids with ADHD can also be more fidgety than other kids their age. This article for kids explains how doctors decide …
Parents Guide to ADHD in Children | Child Mind Institute
Oct 31, 2024 · Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a condition that makes it unusually difficult for children to concentrate, to pay attention, to sit still, to follow directions, …
Understanding ADHD: Information for Parents - HealthyChildren.org
ADHD is a chronic condition of the brain that makes it difficult for children to control their behavior. The condition affects behavior in specific ways. For example, children with ADHD often have …
Explaining ADHD to Kids
ADHD means your brain is built in a way that makes memory and creativity easy, but writing and waiting your turn more difficult. ADHD means your brain is noticing a lot of things at once, but …
Explaining ADHD to Kids - CHADD
To help explain ADHD to children in a positive and empowering way, I’ve found it most helpful to start with a problem that the child wants to solve, using their words. To do this, you might think …
Kids to Kids: Explaining ADHD - Smart Kids
When kids are identified as having ADHD, they are often left in the dark about what that diagnosis means. They may be given a prescription for medication and a brochure entitled “What is …
ADHD in Kids & Teens (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth
ADHD is a common medical condition that can affect kids at school, at home, and in friendships. Learn more about ADHD and how to help kids get the best diagnosis and care.
ADHD in Kids: Symptoms, Types, and Tests for ADHD in Children - WebMD
Nov 15, 2023 · WebMD explains attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, including types, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
What is ADHD? - Psychiatry.org
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental disorders affecting children. Symptoms of ADHD include inattention (not being able to keep focus), …
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) | Children's …
What is attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) describes individuals who have problems due to a short attention span, impulsivity, …