What Is ADHD?

In this article

• Symptoms in Children
• Symptoms in Adults
• Causes of ADHD
• ADHD Treatment
• What to Expect

What to Expect

Many people with ADHD live successful, happy, full lives. Treatment helps. It’s important to pay attention to symptoms and see a doctor regularly. Sometimes, medication and treatments that were once effective stop working. You may need to change the treatment plan. For many people, the symptoms of ADHD get better in early adulthood, and some are able to stop treatment.