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    • The Research Team
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  • Participate in Research
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What is ADHD?

Although ADHD is a well-recognized and growing disorder, reliable information on the diagnosis and associated deficits is often difficult to find. Continue reading for more information about what ADHD truly is. 

Evaluating ADHD

Physicians are commonly asked to diagnose children with ADHD. Therefore, it is important to know what a comprehensive evaluation consists of. For more information, click here.

ADHD Treatment

Treatment of ADHD is often multi-modal, consisting of both psychosocial treatment and medication treatment. Parents will often ask their doctor recommendations for each. For more information on both, continue reading here.

Talking about ADHD
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ADHD Across the Lifespan

Talking with parents and children about the ADHD diagnosis is a critical component of diagnosis. For ways to talk with each, continue reading here.
While ADHD is a chronic and stable condition, it is often associated with different difficulties at different stages in the lifespan. For information on ADHD in preschool-aged children, childhood, and adolescence, continue reading here.

Common Difficulties and Comorbidities

ADHD is highly comorbid with a number of other disorders and difficulties, including learning disorders, sleep problems, disruptive behavior, and more. The following page includes more information on each.

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