ADHD in Children Health Center Medical Reference

Arming yourself with skills and strategies is the first step in helping your child manage their ADHD. Learn more about parent training for childhood ADHD.

Parenting a child with ADHD can be challenging, but there are ways to set your child up for success.

Kids with ADHD often struggle with social skills. Learn how special training can help manage behaviors.

Sleep problems in children with ADHD aren't uncommon. Find out why and how to help.

Fish oil supplements are sometimes suggested as a way for parents to treat their child's ADHD. Here's a look at whether they work and how safe they are.

Most children with ADHD have at least one other problem with learning, behavior, or mood, called complex ADHD.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is common in childhood. So parents need to know how to talk to their kids about ADHD meds. Learn some tips.

Family therapy for childhood ADHD can work better than meds. Learn how different treatment types can give your household tools to manage ADHD at all ages.

Negative attitudes about ADHD are all too common. Learn how ADHD stigma can affect your child and what you can do about it.

Families with a child with ADHD can struggle with screen time. Learn ways to curb harmful habits and help keep your child’s mind and body healthy.

Do kids with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) outgrow it? Here’s what the evidence shows.

Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be more likely to drink alcohol as teens. Learn about the risks and how to lower them.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and conduct disorder are both common disruptive disorders in children. Learn about their similarities and differences.

Has your child been diagnosed with ADHD? Are you looking for an alternative to stimulant drugs? Find out about medications called SNRIs.

These are some of the problems ADHD medicines can cause and what to do if your child has side effects.

Do ADHD medications change a child’s personality? If ADHD drugs give your child ‘the zombie effect,’ their dose might be too high.

Tracking your child’s ADHD symptoms is the key to knowing how well their meds are working. Learn how to do it and what to look for.

Video games for children with ADHD, as well as virtual reality (VR) technology, may help improve focus and attention. Learn more about these options.

Alpha-2 agonists are nonstimulant drugs that can treat ADHD. Learn more about how they work and whether they might be right for your child.

Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely than other kids to be depressed and have suicidal thoughts.

Children with ADHD often have a harder time with working memory, which can make it difficult to focus and learn. Help your child build their ability with these tips.

Teens with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to use marijuana. But marijuana use has extra risks for these young people and no proven benefits.

It can be difficult to tell if your child has ADHD, anxiety, or both. Here’s what to look for when trying to spot the difference and when to seek help.

Here’s what you need to know about the new, FDA-approved nerve stimulation treatment for children with ADHD.

Are there racial disparities in ADHD diagnosis and treatment? Learn more about ADHD demographics and whether there’s inequality among different groups.