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Why is it important to get treatment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most common behavioral disorder in school-age children. Children with ADHD may have problems paying attention or concentrating, which can interfere with their ability to do well at school and at home. Medication is a proven treatment that helps many children with ADHD.

How should doctors treat ADHD?

If your child has ADHD, medication may be a part of the treatment plan. The doctor should provide a follow up visit for your child within the first 30 days after starting medication to see how well the medicine is working. The doctor will closely monitor the medicine’s side-effects such as headaches, poor appetite, and trouble sleeping.

Talk with your doctor and health plan to find out about what other services are available. Many health plans offer additional support and resources for patients with ADHD. These additional services may be educational materials (online and in print), classes or support groups, or phone counseling.