This study delineates personality correlates of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD.) A standardized projective technique (the Roberts Apperception Test for Children (RATC) and the Conners Parent Rating Scale were administered to 52 ADHD children, ages 6-15. Results indicated that, when compared to the RATC standardization sample, ADHD children had little ability to cope with their feelings, had little awareness of problems in their environment, perceived only marginal support from their environment, were highly depressed, and perceived much aggression in their environment. The paper concludes that psychotherapeutic approaches should focus on increasing the supports available in the child's environment, relieving depression, enabling the child to appropriately express anger, and improving their problem-identifying and problem-solving abilities. (27 references) (JDD)