We describe a case of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in a ten-year-old boy. We explore the stages of his therapeutic journey and the role played by family physicians along the way, including initial difficulty accepting the diagnosis, how this was resolved, the importance of parental acceptance of diagnosis before progressing with treatment, setbacks and how these were overcome. We also discuss the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD and the role of family physicians in managing ADHD.