ADHD: Keeping Track of Numbers Learn more about attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and discover how CDC’s research helps us all understand how ADHD impacts children and families. What is ADHD? ADHD is one of the most common neurobehavioral disorders of childhood and often lasts into adulthood. More than 1 in 10 children, 4-17 years … Read more
NIMH’s Definition of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder National Institute of Mental Health Definition Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a brain disorder marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development. Inattention means a person wanders off task, lacks persistence, has difficulty sustaining focus, and is disorganized; and these problems … Read more
by Mark Bertin, M.D. What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD*)? ADHD is a developmental delay in a wide range of life management skills including planning and organizing, affecting far more than just attention. ADHD may impact social relations, emotional well-being, academic success, and almost any other area of life, even physical health and self-esteem.  Understanding its full impact in this way allows … Read more
Financial Dependence of Young Adults with Childhood ADHD by David Rabiner, Ph.D. Studies that have followed children with ADHD into young adulthood indicate that many struggle with interpersonal and attention difficulties in the workplace, are more more likely to get fired and/or change jobs frequently. This suggests that financial difficulties, and perhaps continued financial dependence on parents would be more common in … Read more
“We’d all like to improve the quality of our lives, and one way we can do this is by reducing the amount of stress we experience.”
Graphs and charts demonstrating ADHD prevalence and demographics in Adutls.
Links to dating advice for those in an ADHD relationship.
A look at scientific information about the ADHD brain.
Audio presentation by Melissa Orlov: ADHD couples pick exactly the wrong approaches to solving their marital problems that would make sense for most couples, but not when one or both partners has ADHD.
You are a regular teen, but you have ADHD. You may wonder how this will affect your future, and what issues you may have to face. Thus, how do you effectively treat your uniqueness in order to more easily and quickly find your passion and reach your goals?