ADHD & Me
Parenting comes with a multitude of challenges, and one of the most perplexing can be understanding and addressing your child’s behavior. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is a common neurodevelopmental condition that affects many children. To get a bird’s eye view of childhood ADHD, here are some stats: As of 2022, 11.4% of U.S. children aged 3-17—around 7.1 million—have been diagnosed with ADHD at some point, and 10.5% (approximately 6.5 million) currently meet diagnostic criteria for the condition. Research consistently indicates that boys are diagnosed with ADHD at rates two to three times higher than girls, with prevalence estimates ranging from 12% to 15% for boys and approximately 6% to 8% for girls.