The third kind of ADHD is called Combination type, which is a mix of the first two types. ADHD usually lasts your whole life. If you think your child may have ADHD, you should have him or her checked by a pediatrician or psychiatrist. Sometimes a sight or hearing problem, family stress, worry, a learning disability or communication problems can affect a child's attention and behavior. You may want to talk with both the pediatrics and psychiatry offices to decide which approach and cost would work best for your family.
Experts think that ADHD is probably caused by differences in the way messages are sent in the brain.
ADHD seems to run in families, so it may be inherited. The best treatment for ADHD is usually a combination of medication, behavior therapy and of setting things up for the child to make it easier to pay attention. For more detailed general information, visit the American Academy of Pediatrics ADHD page. Below are some survival tips for parents, and some suggestions for managing ADHD at home . Try to focus on your child's good qualities.