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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?

ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. In layman terms, this means that you have problems concentrating and are extremely active. 

 

If you have ADD, you also have problems concentrating. But you are not hyperactive.

The symptoms may change over time

 

 

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

Core symptoms

Variation in symptoms

“It’s nice for me to know that there is an explanation for why I find it hard to cope with all the things my friends just see as daily tasks.”
Mads, 16

When do the symptoms equal an ADHD/ADD diagnosis?

Attention deficit

Hyperactivity

“Before I got help, I argued with my parents a lot. I also often fought with my classmates. I could become so angry that I felt like I was about to explode.”
Sigrid, 14

Impulsivity

The symptoms make children and adolescents more vulnerable

Typical concomitant difficulties

Examination for ADHD

No simple test

Venterum Skejby

Thorough examination

 

 

 

 

Concomitant disorders

Learning difficulties

Sadness and depression

Anxiety

OCD, tics and autism

Treatment for ADHD

Understanding is just as important as treatment

Organisation of treatment

Psychoeducation

Social support options

Medical treatment

Advice

What can be done to prevent ADHD/ADD?

What can you do yourself if you are suffering from ADHD?

Advice for relatives

Life as a relative

What can you as a relative do for yourself?

What can you, as a relative, do to help the child/adolescent with ADHD?

Text on this page updated January 2022 (version 1.03).

Most recently revised by: Consultant Per Hove Thomsen from Centre for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Aarhus University Hospital – Psychiatry.

Direct Link: www.en.adhd1.ps.rm.dk