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Contents
What is attention defcit hyperactivity disorder? _________________________1What are the symptoms o ADHD in children? ___________________________2What causes ADHD? _________________________________________________3How is ADHD diagnosed? _____________________________________________5How is ADHD treated? ________________________________________________7Medications ______________________________________________________7Psychotherapy __________________________________________________10What conditions can coexist with ADHD? ______________________________12How can I work with my child’s school? _______________________________13Do teens with ADHD have special needs? _____________________________14Can adults have ADHD? _____________________________________________16What eorts are under way to improve treatment? ______________________18Citations ___________________________________________________________19For more inormation on attention defcit hyperactivitydisorder ____________________________________________________________21