What We Know - Info Sheets on AD/HD

What is AD/HD or ADD?

Myths & Misunderstandings

Causes and Brain Chemistry

The Science of AD/HD

Statistical Prevalence

What We Know - Info Sheets on AD/HD

Glossary of Terms Related to AD/HD

What We Know - Info Sheets on AD/HD

What We Know sheets are developed by the National Resource Center on AD/HD to keep the general public and professionals up to date on new developments in research, treatments and successful strategies for children and adults with AD/HD.

Previously called CHADD Fact Sheets, the What We Know sheets are available to view or print as a standard Web page (the htm version) or as a pdf (Adobe Acrobat Reader is required).

Each WWK Sheet is available as a typical web page (the htm version) or as a pdf (Adobe Acrobat Reader required).

Full Versions of What We Know Sheets	Short Versions of What We Know Sheets
# 1: The Disorder Named AD/HD


# 2: Parenting a Child with AD/HD


# 3: Managing Medication for Children and Adolescents with AD/HD	# 3s: Managing Medicine for Children and Teenagers with AD/HD (short version)


# 4: Educational Rights for Children with AD/HD in Public Schools	# 4s:


# 5: AD/HD and Co-Existing Disorders	# 5s:


# 5A: AD/HD and Coexisting Conditions: Tics and Tourette Syndrome


# 5B: AD/HD and Coexisting Conditions: Disruptive Behavior Disorders


# 5C: AD/HD and Coexisting Conditions: Depression


# 5D: AD/HD and Coexisting Conditions: AD/HD, Sleep and Sleep Disorders


# 6: Complementary and Alternative Treatments	# 6s: Deciding on a Treatment for AD/HD (short version)


# 6A: Complementary and Alternative Treatments: Neurofeedback (EEG Biofeedback) and AD/HD


# 7: Psychosocial Treatment for Children and Adolescents with AD/HD	# 7s: Behavioral Treatment for Children and Teenagers with AD/HD (short version)


# 8: AD/HD Predominantly Inattentive Type	# 8s:

# 9: Diagnosis of AD/HD in Adults	# 9s: Diagnosis of AD/HD in Adults


# 10: Managing Medication for Adults with AD/HD	# 10s: Managing Medication for Adults with AD/HD


# 11: Time Management: Learning to Use a Day Planner	# 11s:


# 12: A Guide to Organizing the Home and Office	# 12s:


# 13: Succeeding in College	# 13s:


# 14: Legal Rights: Higher Education and the Workplace	# 14s: Legal Rights: Higher Education and the Workplace


# 15: Social Skills in Adults with AD/HD	# 15s:


# 16: Succeeding in the Workplace	# 16s:


# 17: Managing Money	# 17s:


# 18: Coaching for Adults with AD/HD	# 18s:


# 19: Women and AD/HD	# 19s:


# 20A: AD/HD and Teens: Information for Teens


# 20B: AD/HD and Teens: Information for Parents