Studies have shown that medication is effective in treating the symptoms of ADHD alone or in combination with behavioral interventions.

Your child’s or teen’s doctor will determine whether your child or teen has ADHD by using standard guidelines developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics specifically for children, teens, and young adults 4 to 18 years of age. It is difficult to diagnose ADHD in children younger than 4 years.

Common questions and answers from the American Academy of Pediatrics about attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Children with ADHD have symptoms that fall into 3 groups: inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.

ADHD is one of the most studied conditions of childhood, and it may be caused by a number of things. Once the diagnosis is confirmed, the outlook for most children who receive treatment of ADHD is encouraging. There is no specific cure for ADHD, but many treatment options are available to manage the

Behavior management skills that can be included in a Care Plan include

Helping children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may mean they need medication. Information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about medications for children with ADHD.

Information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about behavioral therapy for a child with ADHD.

Healthy gums and teeth are important to your child’s overall health. This is why your child’s doctor will talk with you about good dental habits even before your child’s first tooth appears.

No one knows for sure how many children have suppressed immune systems. It is becoming more common as more children receive transplants and survive serious problems with their immune systems like HIV. Some children have temporary alterations in their immune system from medications and the immune system

Estimates are that up to 20% of infants and young children may be affected by eczema at some point. There is no good data about how frequently hives and contact dermatitis occur.

Allergies are very common. In a national study of children with special health care needs, 53% had allergies of some type.

Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction that affects the whole body. It happens when the body intensely responds to an allergen.

Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases in children, affecting between 5% and 10%.

Behavior management skills that can be included in a Care Plan include

Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are a group of developmental disabilities caused by a problem with the brain. Children with ASDs have trouble in 3 core areas of their development.