ADHD and Coexisting Conditions
As many as two thirds of children with ADHD have at least one other coexisting condition. The constant motion and fidgetiness, interrupting and blurting out, difficulty waiting in lines or sitting in restaurants, and need for constant reminders may overshadow these other disorders. But just as untreated ADHD can leave lasting scars, so too can other untreated disorders cause unnecessary suffering in individuals with ADHD and their families. Any disorder can coexist with ADHD, but certain disorders seem to occur more commonly with ADHD.
ADHD Fact Sheet PDF
ADHD Predominately Inattentive Type
Identifying and Treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Resource for School and Home PDF
Injuries & ADHD PDF
It's Not Defiance - It's ADD PDF
The Disorder Named ADHD PDF
Coexisting Conditions
ADHD and Coexisting Disorders: Depression
ADHD and Coexisting Disorders: Disruptive Behavior Disorders
Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder represent 3-5% of America's school-age population. They frequently display disability-related behaviors that arise from impulsivity, hyperactivity or inattention. It is critically important that adults recognize that positive interventions can help them change these behaviors. The following curriculum was developed to help educate parents, teachers and others about ADHD.
What is ADHD? - This section explains how the diagnosis of ADHD is made - who can make the diagnosis, who can prescribe medicine and who can counsel or provide therapy.
ADHD & Education - This section explains several of the various disability categories under which a child with ADHD may receive services in public schools.
ADHD - What Parents Can Do - This section provides suggestions for parents to help their children learn to manage their own behaviors.
Tips for Teachers - This section provides specific instructional strategies for teachers, although many parents will find them useful in understanding how to advocate for appropriate interventions for their child.
