ADHD is common
ADHD IS Common
Around 3-9% of school-aged children have ADHD
1 in 20
school-aged children
may have ADHD
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.
Chat with others with ADHD – it may help
There may well be other people in your class, sports team or after school club 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.
Resources
Visit our resource center for useful information and helpful activities for parents, teachers and teenagers living with ADHD.
