This publication explains the basics about ADHD for families and educators.  It covers (a) definition; (b) symptoms; (c) causes; (d) how ADHD is diagnosed; (e) how ADHD is treated; (f) medications and psychotherapy; (g) conditions that can co-exist; (h) how to work with your child’s school; (i) special needs of teens with ADHD; (j) ADHD in adults; (k) efforts underway to improve treatment; and (l) citations.  (You can work with this information online or click at the right for the PDF version.)