The number of children who have ever had an ADHD diagnosis shows a slow increase, but the rise in numbers follows what ADHD experts expected to find, according to a recent National Health Interview Survey report. ADHD diagnoses in children and teens, according to a survey of parents, are at an estimated 11.3% of children…

Does a common pain reliever cause or contribute to ADHD in a developing baby when taken by the mother while pregnant? The risks and benefits of acetaminophen use during pregnancy have been debated for several years, leaving expectant parents unsure if they should take the medication at all. Acetaminophen, also known in Europe as paracetamol,…

Perfectionism and ADHD Featuring Carol Robbins, PhD When you think about ADHD, perfectionism may not be the first thing that comes to mind, but many describe adults with ADHD as being perfectionists. Perfectionism becomes a problem when it causes you to feel enormous stress, anger, or sadness if you think something isn’t quite right or…