attention deficit hyperactvity disorder (ADHD)
Are you worried that your child may have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? Or has your child been diagnosed with ADHD, and you need to know what to do next? We're here to help and support you.
We've put together information about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of ADHD, especially for parents and carers, with lots of links to organisations who can help. We're also here to listen. If you want to talk to someone in confidence about your worries, you can contact the YoungMinds Parents' Helpline for free.
Real Stories
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Fred's story
It’s a nightmare to have ADHD because the tablets stop you eating but you can’t concentrate without them.
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Jack's story
My name is Jack, and I am writing about what it is like to have ADHD and what it does to my life.
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John's story
I am 8. I don’t like having ADHD because I miss some of my lunchtime at school to go to get my tablets. I don’t like taking my tablets because it spoils my fun and people keep asking me why I take tablets.