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.

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1. 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.
   
   
2. ADHD & Education - This section explains several of the various disability categories under which a child with ADHD may receive services in public schools.
   
   
3. ADHD - What Parents Can Do - This section provides suggestions for parents to help their children learn to manage their own behaviors.
   
   
4. 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.