Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

July. 16,2025

ADHD reveals itself through impulsivity, hyperactivity, and inattention, often starting in childhood and sometimes persisting into adulthood. It affects a significant portion of children and adults in the US. Diagnosis and treatment vary, with boys diagnosed more frequently than girls. Understanding and proper management help improve quality of life for those affected.

Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Understanding ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is characterized by a range of behavioral patterns, including impulsiveness, excessive energy, and difficulty maintaining focus. Typically identified between ages 6 and 12, symptoms often become more noticeable when children start school and face new challenges. Parenting a child with ADHD can feel isolating, but it's more common than you think—affecting approximately 11% of children in the United States, which equates to about 6.4 million kids. Importantly, ADHD symptoms can persist into adulthood.

In the US, around 2.5% of adults experience ADHD, often with reduced hyperactivity but ongoing issues like restlessness, impulsiveness, and attention difficulties. Treatment approaches are similar for children and adults, but medication types may differ. Furthermore, boys are diagnosed with ADHD significantly more often than girls, with studies indicating that four out of five diagnoses are in boys.

Understanding ADHD
According to the Attention Deficit Disorder Association, males are more frequently referred for ADHD evaluations and treatments than females.