Why is ADHD a Syndrome?

We do not yet know the cause of ADHD, so I think it will still be considered a syndrome for some time. However this does not mean the symptoms are any less real, the suffering experienced by the child and family is any less intense, or that the treatment is any less effective. In my next entry I will discuss how the understanding of what constitutes ADHD has evolved in the psychiatric community since the early 1900's. Please note that you should talk to your physician if you have specific questions or concerns about the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD in yourself or a loved one.