Fact Sheets

Basic Information

ADHD Basic Information [PDF – 473 KB]
Facts and symptoms.

Treatments

Behavior Therapy

Behavior Therapy for Young Children with ADHD [PDF – 330 KB]
Overview for parents with young children.

Behavior Therapy for Younger and Older Children with ADHD [PDF – 466 KB]
Overview for parents with younger and older children.

Finding a Therapist [PDF – 975 KB]
Behavior therapy for young children with ADHD: A guide for parents.

Healthcare Providers – Behavior Therapy for Young Children with ADHD [PDF – 580 KB]
What healthcare providers can do.

Medication

State Medicaid Policies: Prescribing ADHD Medications to Children [PDF – 353 KB]
Fact sheet about prescribing ADHD medications to children.

Materials from Other Organizations

The National Resource Center (NRC) on ADHD
The NRC is funded by the CDC to provide information and educational materials on this disorder. They have developed “What We Know” sheets to keep the general public and professionals up to date on new developments in research, treatments and successful strategies for children and adults with ADHD.

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Booklets
Information on ADHD including an easy-to-read booklet and a detailed booklet that describes ADHD symptoms, causes, and treatments, with information on getting help and coping.