ADHD & Attention

Dive deeper into ADHD with our comprehensive resources on ADHD symptoms, their effect on behavior, and their origins in brain development.

Not all kids who have trouble paying attention have ADHD. See our resources on common misdiagnoses and how ADHD should be diagnosed.

ADHD is often discovered when kids are struggling in school. Here you’ll find resources for parents and teachers to support students in school and foster academic success.

The symptoms of ADHD affect children differently as they mature. See resources about the challenges that often come up at each age and expert tips for parents on handling them.

ADHD doesn’t just affect kids in school. It can also cause conflicts with parents, difficulties in activities like sports, and trouble getting along with other kids.

Girls with ADHD are often overlooked because they’re less likely to fit the stereotype. They often have inattentive type ADHD, so they’re not hyperactive, and they may work hard to mask their symptoms.

Stimulant medications are the most common treatment for ADHD, but kids with the disorder also benefit from behavioral therapy, and there are also non-stimulant medications that help relieve symptoms.