This research paper will provide statistics on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children, including the cause, treatment and heritability. ADHD is primarily accompanied by other disorders, including emotional, physical, and mental impairments. Using three peer-reviewed journal articles, classroom PowerPoint presentations, as well as text from Laura E. Berk's textbook, “Infants and Children; Prenatal to Middle Childhood,” ADHD will be explained in a non-discriminatory manner. Geraldine S. Pearson suggests that when a child has ADHD, 10 to 35 percent of first-degree relatives also have the disorder, while Laura E. Berk says many cases are overdiagnosed. However, she does not suggest that ADHD does not run in families; on the other hand, she also affirms that it is a very hereditary disease. Unfortunately, ADHD is a lifelong disorder and treatment is not available for every affected person.Keywords: hereditary, disorder, environmental, behaviorADHD in ChildrenChildren who are diagnosed with ADHD are usually accompanied by another disorder; Typically, children with ADHD have reduced attention span, learning disabilities, disruptive behavior disorders, and even Tourette's (Pearson) disorder. ADHD is a highly heritable disorder, but genetic influence is not the only way a child can develop ADHD. Maternal smoking or high stress during pregnancy can also cause ADHD. Additionally, other outside influences may play a role in the onset of ADHD or contribute to the likelihood that a child will eventually be diagnosed with ADHD (Pearson; Berk). Additionally, because ADHD is usually accompanied by other disorders, it is important to rule out these disorders. This is...... middle of paper ......s. New York: WW Norton & Co., Inc.; 2006; Pearson) If the individual is suspected of having an accompanying disorder, they will often be referred to a psychiatrist to help treat and/or manage these symptoms. Works Cited Berk, L. (2012). Infants and children; prenatal through middle childhood. (Seventh ed.). Boston, MA: PearsonPearson, G. (n.d.). A child with undiagnosed ADHD. Retrieved from http://ovidsp.t x.ovid.com.ozone.nsc.edu:8080/sp-3.12.0b/ovidweKeen, D. and Hadijikoumi, I. (October 2, 2008). ADHD in children and adolescents. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2907929/Howard, B. (June 2005). ADHD in young children. Retrieved from http://www.lexisnexis.com.ozone.nsc.edu:8080/hottopics/lnacademic/?verb=sr&csi=349931&sr=HLEAD(ADHD in Young Children) and date is 2005