adhd signs | Help For Parents

11.4%

of U.S. children and adolescents ages 3–17 have been diagnosed with ADHD

77%

of children with ADHD have at least one other co-occurring condition, such as anxiety, depression, or a learning disorder

2/3

of children with ADHD have received behavioral treatment, medication, or both to help manage their symptoms

6 in 10

with ADHD have moderate or severe symptoms that significantly affect their daily lives

Signs & Symptoms

Common signs of ADHD include difficulty paying attention, being easily distracted, forgetting tasks, fidgeting, excessive talking, interrupting others, and acting impulsively. Teens with ADHD may also struggle with organization, time management, and completing schoolwork.