Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?

ADHD is a common neuro-psychiatric condition, affecting 6-9% of school-age children and 4% of adults.  The good news is that with diagnosis and treatment, the symptoms of ADHD can be substantially decreased.  Quality of life can be improved.

What are the Symptoms of ADHD?

The Symptoms of ADHD Include:

ADHD can flare up during periods of stress (such as school or work), during group settings and when tasks seem difficult or tedious.  People with ADHD are often creative and highly energetic.  However, ADHD can cause problems in relationships, and can diminish performance at work or in school.

ADHD Self Assessment Tools and Information

ASRS ADHD Self Report Symptom Checklist (18 questions )

ASRS Adult Self Report Screener (6 Questions)

NYU School of Medicine Adult ADHD Newsletter

Information on New Book on Adult ADHD: Scattered Minds

These files are in Adobe Acrobat format

Where Can You Find Help? 

The staff at The Combined Departments of Psychiatry and Neurology Adult ADHD Program offers state-of-the art multi-disciplinary treatment approaches.  These include comprehensive diagnostic examinations, medication management, neuropsychological testing, cognitive behavioral therapy and family therapy.  We provide a special outreach to adults with ADHD - a unique program in the New York Metropolitan Area.

Adult ADHD Research Studies Available

Several research studies on ADHD are taking place in the Adult ADHD Program with the latest investigational medications and other treatments. If you are interested, please call 212.951.6888 or e-mail: adultadhd@med.nyu.edu

Adult ADHD Staff:

Lenard Adler, M.D.: Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Neurology at the NYU School of Medicine

Matthew Smith, M.D.

David Sitt, PsyD

We are located at:

NYU Medical Center, Suite 7D, Faculty Practice Offices
530 First Avenue, New York, NY  10016

Tel: 212-263-3580, Fax: 212-263-3581

Our Research Program is located at:

423 East 23rd Street, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10010

(212) 686-7500 ext. 2121, e-mail: adultadhd@med.nyu.edu