Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) information for parents

This fact sheet provides information for parents all about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children.

It covers:

• ‘What is ADHD?’
• ‘What are the symptoms of ADHD?’
• ‘Are there different types of ADHD?’
• ‘How can I tell if my child has ADHD?’
• ‘Diagnosis’
• ‘How can parents help with diagnosis?’
• ‘How will my child’s school be invovled?’
• ‘How will others who care for my child be involved?’
• ‘Co-existing conditions’
• ‘Are there other tests for ADHD?’
• ‘What causes ADHD?’
• ‘Treatment’
• ‘Setting target outcomes’
• ‘Medications’
• ‘Which medication is best for my child?’
• ‘What side effects can stimulants cause?’
• ‘Behaviour therapy’
• ‘How can I help my child control his/her behaviour?’
• ‘How can my child’s school help?’
• ‘Keeping the treatment plan on track’
• ‘What if my child doesn’t reach his/her target outcome?’
• ‘Teenagers with ADHD’