Medical students who reported a disability to their school increased by more than 25% during the COVID-19 pandemic, a study shows. The proportion of students reporting attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or chronic health and/or psychological disabilities has increased between 2015 and 2021.

As supply has decreased, demand has steadily risen in recent years. Since 2012, overall dispensing of stimulants has increased by more than 45 percent in the U.S, according to data from the CDC.

The classroom can be a challenging environment for a child with ADHD to navigate, and you’ll likely be anticipating the difficulties your child will face before you send them in for that first day of school.

People with ADHD have been dealing with a stimulant shortage in the US for almost a year. Some researchers say digital therapeutics could help fill the gap.

Researchers found an association between ADHD and three inflammatory conditions—atopic dermatitis, otitis media, and herpes simplex infection.

[Excerpt] While the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends treating ADHD with a combination of behavior therapy and medication, the second has been the primary treatment option for managing ADHD symptoms. However, while opting for prescribed medication is not only perfectly fine but necessary for some people with this condition, it’s important to note that…

KEY POINTS: The symptoms of ADHD can make adjusting to college life more challenging than it is for neurotypicals. Success in college starts with learning self-advocacy and organizational skills in high school. Reaching out to other students before arriving on campus will ease the anxiety over social connections. Avoiding self-criticism and allowing time to adjust…

Though attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and cyclothymia have some similar symptoms, researchers don’t fully understand how deep the connections go.

There were higher rates of ADHD, anxiety and depression in MIS-C patients.

Deja Taylor’s son is accused in the shooting at Richneck Elementary School.

KEY POINTS: Metacognition is the awareness and understanding of your own thought and emotional processes. People with ADHD frequently require more time and effort to strengthen their metacognitive skills. Metacognition helps you transfer learning and information to different contexts and tasks. There’s a difference between self-evaluation for learning and self-evaluation for criticism and shame.

These kids have different needs at the start of school — and all year long.