Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common brain-based, or neurodevelopmental, disorder affecting millions of children. Learn more about ADHD by taking this quiz.
1. A child with ADHD may be hyperactive-impulsive or inattentive, or have a combination of these.
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ADHD is divided into 3 subtypes: symptoms of hyperactive-impulsive, symptoms of inattentiveness, or symptoms of both.
2. ADHD often runs in families.
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Researchers have found that genes make it more likely to develop ADHD. Studies have shown that the disorder has a genetic link. Sometimes parents are found to have the disorder when their child is diagnosed with the condition.
3. Some children with ADHD may have symptoms that begin between ages 3 and 6.
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Symptoms can appear as early as between ages 3 and 6, the National Institute of Mental Health says. They can also appear later in childhood and into the teen years.
4. The most common type of medicine used to treat ADHD is a stimulant.
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Stimulant medicines reduce hyperactivity and impulsiveness. They also make it easier for the child to focus, learn, and stay calm. Some children can't use stimulants. For them, other medicines are available. Which medicine is prescribed depends on the child. What works for one child may not work for another.
5. Behavior therapy can help a child with ADHD.
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Behavior therapy teaches kids how to control their behavior. Parents can learn how to use a system of rewards and consequences to change a child's behavior. Through this system, a parent gives positive feedback right away for behavior that needs to be encouraged. It ignores or redirects behavior that should be discouraged. Parents can also learn how to restructure a child's time or tasks so the child does not feel overwhelmed.
Children who have ADHD are often given medicine as part of their treatment plan. The type of medicine most often chosen is a psychostimulant. Read on to learn more.
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