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ADHD in Children and Adolescents

Millions of children in the United States have been diagnosed with ADHD. ADHD can look very different from one child to another, and symptoms can range from mild to significantly impairing. Many children with ADHD also experience other challenges, including anxiety, depression, learning differences, or difficulties with emotional regulation.

For some children, ADHD symptoms can interfere with relationships, school, family life, and their ability to feel successful and confident. Yet many children with ADHD do not receive treatment specifically targeted to their symptoms.

Medication can be an effective part of ADHD treatment for many children and adolescents, helping reduce symptoms and making it easier to focus, manage impulses, regulate behavior, and navigate everyday demands. Medication is only one part of treatment, however. Parent guidance, school-based supports, behavioral strategies, and psychotherapy can also play an important role.

Research over several decades has helped us understand that identifying and treating ADHD early can improve functioning and may reduce the risk of some difficulties later in life.

If your child is struggling with attention, impulsivity, organization, emotions, or behavior, you don’t have to navigate the questions alone. Your family deserves thoughtful, individualized care from someone who understands the complexities of ADHD diagnosis and treatment and can help you determine what will best support your child.