A new study led by The University of Western Australia looked at whether medications used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) should be stopped during pregnancy. Ph.D. student Dani Russell, from UWA’s School of Population and Global Health, was the lead author of the paper published in Archives of Women’s Health.

A cognitive evaluation looking into potential impairment among children with atopic dermatitis (AD) may be necessary for such patients with comorbid neurodevelopmental disorders such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to new findings.1

Physical activity interventions improve internalizing and externalizing problems, cognitive function, and psychological well-being among children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs), according to systematic review and meta-analysis findings published in JAMA Pediatrics.

Hebrew University unveils intervention mapping protocol for ultra-Orthodox Jewish mothers of children with ADHD. The study identifies key determinants for health behavior change, addressing issues such as stigma reduction, increased ADHD knowledge, awareness of school system capabilities, advocacy skills enhancement, and maternal self-care. This pioneering approach not only provides a culturally relevant solution for the…

Summary: Are genetic factors underlying children’s language development linked to later-life outcomes? In a genome-wide analysis, an international research team found genetic associations between children’s early vocabulary size and later-life ADHD, literacy, and general cognition. These associations changed dynamically across the first three years of life. Both producing more words in infancy and understanding fewer…

Black boys are less likely to be identified with special needs if they have black teachers, according to a new study. Researchers found the connection was particularly strong among poorer students, and in categories where there was more teacher discretion, such as ADHD.

Long-term treatment with methylphenidate (MPH) is not associated with a significant negative effect on sleep among children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to study results published in the Journal of Attention Disorders. In fact, patients treated with MPH reported improvements in total sleep score, bedtime resistance, and parasomnia scores at 24 months of…

Episodes of fever experienced during the first 4 years of life are associated with a higher rate of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis during childhood and demonstrates a dose-response relationship. Results from the population-based case-control study were published in the Journal of Attention Disorders.

“Taking medication meant my brain was quiet for the first time; it was amazing, I cried because I was so happy,” Jass Thethi, whose life was transformed after an ADHD diagnosis just over a year ago, told a BBC North West investigation.

Content creators Kim and Penn Holderness, who soared to internet fame in 2013 with their “Xmas Jammies” video, are on a mission to change the way people think about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

KEY POINTS: It’s getting tougher to keep up with work demands and follow through in light of increased interruptions. ADHD makes it especially difficult to stay focused so reduce distractions and multitasking wherever possible. Chunk your time and your tasks, setting up specific timed breaks with clues for getting back to work.

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) and ADHD share similar symptoms and can occur together. If you live with ADHD and BPD, treatment can help alleviate symptoms.