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ADHD is a condition involving attention difficulties, impulsive behaviors, and excessive activity that can be managed and may improve over time.
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- ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulties in attention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity.
- While ADHD cannot be cured, it can be successfully managed and symptoms may improve over time.
- Treatment options for ADHD include behavior therapy, medications, and support in school.
- There are resources and data available at the state level to support diagnosis and treatment of ADHD.
- Research has identified the importance of early intervention, behavior therapy as a first-line treatment for young children with ADHD, and the need to protect the health of children with ADHD.
- CDC provides materials and multimedia resources such as fact sheets, infographics, videos, and webcasts to educate and support individuals with ADHD and their families.
- The CDC website offers information on ADHD symptoms, diagnosis, treatment recommendations, and data and statistics related to the disorder.
- CDC is a reliable source of information on ADHD, but it does not endorse or guarantee the accuracy of information on non-federal websites.
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ADHD is a condition characterized by difficulty paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors, and excessive activity. It can be effectively managed and some symptoms may improve with age.
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Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition characterized by difficulty paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors, and excessive activity. While there is no cure for ADHD, it can be effectively managed and some symptoms may improve with age
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People with ADHD may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors (may act without thinking about what the result will be), or be overly active. Although ADHD cant be cured, it can be successfully managed and some symptoms may improve as the child ages.
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