It is estimated that around 1 in 20 school-aged children and adolescents have ADHD. That's about 366,000 children and adolescents in England and Wales.1
There may well be other people in your class or on your football team who have ADHD, so do not think you are the only one. If you know someone else has it then why not have a chat to them? They might be able to fill you in on things you aren't sure about.
ADHD is an abbreviation for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The information provided on this website is not a substitute for professional medical care. As always if you have any concerns about you or your child's health or medication you should consult your specialist or general practitioner. This site is published by Janssen-Cilag Ltd, which is solely responsible for the content. © Janssen-Cilag Ltd. 2007-2013. Last updated March 2013.
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