ADHD in children and young adults

This page provides you with information about ADHD in children and adolescents.
Børne- og Ungdomspsykiatrisk Afdeling (The Centre for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry) is responsible for the treatment of ADHD in children and adolescents in Central Denmark Region.
What is ADHD and ADD?
Why do some people develop ADHD?
There are several reasons why people develop ADHD. Especially heredity plays a big role. This means that you are at greater risk of developing ADHD if other members of your family have this disorder.
Environment may also cause ADHD. This means that your surroundings affect you. For example, if a mother smokes during pregnancy, this may increase the risk that her child develops ADHD.
Symptoms
Examination for ADHD

Concomitant disorders
Treatment for ADHD

Advice
Advice for relatives
Direct Link: www.en.adhd1.ps.rm.dk