Could It Really Be ADHD?
WHAT IS ADHD?
ADHD is a chronic condition that affects attention, behaviour, and memory.
WHO CAN HAVE ADHD?
Anyone can have it. Symptoms start at an early age and often continue into adulthood.
HOW COMMON IS ADHD?
ADHD affects between 5-9% of children and 3-5% of adults worldwide.
QUICK FACT: DID YOU KNOW...?
Not every person with ADHD shows all the symptoms.
Learn more about separating ADHD facts from fiction.
OF CHILDREN
WITH ADHD:
UP TO
80 %
WILL EXPERIENCE
SYMPTOMS THROUGH
ADOLESCENCE
AND MORE THAN
50 %
WILL CONTINUE WITH
SYMPTOMS INTO
ADULTHOOD
In adults with ADHD, less than 20% are currently diagnosed and/or receiving treatment from a psychiatrist.
which means an estimated 1.2 million Canadian adults might be living with undiagnosed and/or untreated ADHD
ADHD Symptoms
Symptoms of ADHD look different depending on age, and show up in many ways.
Learn to recognize ADHD
What Causes ADHD?
Although no one knows the exact cause, research has uncovered some definite links.
Find out what we know
Diagnosing ADHD
Getting an accurate diagnosis when you think you might have ADHD is important.
Find out why
