ADHD Is More Than a Kid Who Can’t Sit Still
Living With ADHD Affects More Than Just Grades
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent impaired attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity.¹ Although ADHD is often regarded as a childhood condition, more than 75% of children with ADHD continue to have symptoms well into adulthood.²
Health and Well-being
ADHD can have a big impact on a child’s overall health.
Children with ADHD can have
Reduced self-esteem³𝄒⁴
Relationship problems with teachers, peers, parents, and siblings⁴⁻⁷
Greater risk of injury⁸
Increased risk of suicide⁹
Greater risk of substance abuse¹⁰
Diminished quality of life¹¹𝄒¹²
Education
Challenges with focus and attention can have a big impact on education.
Children with ADHD are
More likely to underachieve and have behavior problems at school¹³𝄒¹⁴
Less likely to finish high school¹⁰
Monetary Impact
ADHD comes with an added cost.
The financial burden on families is about $15,000 for each child with ADHD. That’s 5 times higher than the cost for a child without ADHD¹⁵
Parents’ productivity and income is affected by missed school days and more time spent on additional education needs¹⁵𝄒¹⁶
When children with ADHD become adults, they’re more likely to be dismissed from a job or be unemployed¹⁰
More and More Kids Are Diagnosed With ADHD Every Year
ADHD is one of the most commonly diagnosed and increasingly prevalent mental health disorders in children and adolescents.¹⁷𝄒¹⁸
Diagnoses
In the United States, 6.1 million children aged 2-17 years have been diagnosed with ADHD.19
Kids and Parents Want Nondrug Options to Help Manage ADHD
~50% of families stop using prescription drug treatments for ADHD within a year.²⁰ Common reasons for stopping include
- Drugs don’t seem to be working²¹⁻²³
- Unacceptable side effects²¹⁻²⁵
- Concerns about personality changes²⁴𝄒²⁵
- Social stigma²¹⁻²³
- Preference for nondrug treatment options²²𝄒²⁴𝄒²⁵
>30% of parents refuse pharmacologic treatment for their children with ADHD.²⁶𝄒²⁷
23% of children with ADHD don’t receive ANY treatment, pharmacologic or behavioral.¹⁹
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