Key points: Children with ADHD may not struggle with motivation, but rather activation. Lagging executive function skills in ADHD contribute to difficulties with task initiation Individuals with ADHD tend to perform well in a crisis, or when a deadline is near. Create an artificial sense of urgency to help your ADHD child to use their…

Julie Carbray, PhD, FPMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, APRN, provides a quick overview of some of the most widely accessible screening tools for pediatric and adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London and Birkbeck, University of London, has worked with members of the neurodivergent community to establish what they would like to see prioritized in future research on disordered eating. “The overlap of disordered eating, autism and ADHD: future research priorities as…

Children with sickle cell disease (SCD) may be more likely than their peers to have attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a new study that found that the prevalence of ADHD in SCD kids may be more than double the expected rate in the general population.

Key point: Anxiety was significantly predicted by increased levels of inattention at each time point among children and adolescents aged 4 to 16 years.

If you’re one of the millions of Americans who live with ADHD, like I do, the ongoing national stimulant shortage may well have left you reeling. For me, every month feels like a mind-numbing riddle as I’m forced to project-manage between the doctor’s office and the various pharmacies that may or may not have enough…

Aug 20 (Reuters) – Plaintiffs claiming that Kenvue’s (KVUE.N), opens new tab popular painkiller Tylenol causes attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the children of mothers who took it while pregnant have lost a last ditch bid to revive their claims after a judge rejected their last remaining expert witness.

Key points: Stress heightens ADHD symptoms, making lawyers more prone to burnout. Small habits like separating work from relaxation reduce overwhelm. Prioritize sleep, nutrition, and movement to manage ADHD effectively.

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) – The mother of a child with ADHD is sharing her experiences and struggles getting ahold of her child’s medication amid a nationwide shortage. “It has been the most horrible experience, and it’s really been a hard experience as a parent. I ended up being on the phone to the doctor’s office…

[Excerpt] And, research suggests that physical activity can help some children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Psychologist Stephen Faraone discusses what the research means, explaining the term “disinhibition,” and which activities appear to be most helpful.

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that persists from childhood into adulthood, with current diagnostic methods being time-consuming and reliant on subjective recall and clinician judgment. Researchers conducted a retrospective study to determine if physiological measures such as Electrodermal Activity, Heart Rate Variability, Skin Temperature, neuropsychological assessments, and imaging techniques can reliably identify adult…

[Excerpt] Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) – who wage an endless war on divided attention, hyperactivity, and impulse control – also face a covert battle against developmental challenges.