Evidence indicates that children and adolescents with ADHD have a more than 4-fold increased risk of schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders in adulthood compared with the general population.

About 13 million babies each year are born prematurely, with preterm birth linked to increases in risk for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), problems with social development, and lower grades. A problem with past analyses of prematurity, however, is that they do not capture the variety seen in children born pre-term, including some with outcomes better than…

When a person experiences an injury or infection, the body’s immune system responds with inflammation to start the healing process. However, inflammation can occur in much less helpful circumstances – for example, when a person experiences psychological stress or consistently eats a poor diet high in sugars, fats and processed foods.

A new University of Missouri study finds that unmedicated kids with ADHD have significantly higher rates of obesity, but also tend to exceed screen time recommendations and fail to meet crucial sleep guidelines. Mizzou’s Crystal Lim shares the study results with Anthony Morabith for Show Me Today.

Oregon Health & Science University researchers are uncovering the potential benefits of color noise exposure for young people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. A study published in this month’s issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry found a small but statistically significant benefit of white and pink noise on…

Becky Litvintchouk didn’t think she’d be able to manage the mountain of tasks needed to become an entrepreneur. Every other part of her life has been overwhelming because of ADHD, which can impact her ability to concentrate.

[Excerpt] “I have asthma, allergies, dyslexia, ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder), anxiety and depression. But I will tell you that what you have does not define what you can become. Why not you!” he wrote.

Tim and Gwen tell PEOPLE that their 17-year-old son, Gus, is “brilliant, hyper-aware of details that many of us pass by, and above all else, he’s an excellent son”

Key points: A walking pad offers a low-impact way to increase physical activity while working. Walking can help reduce stress and anxiety, improving emotional regulation, especially for those with ADHD. Kinesthetic learners can benefit from the combination of movement and mental tasks. Increased energy and focus can lead to improved productivity and overall well-being.

Key points: Unstructured projects can paralyze people of all ages with ADHD. The greatest barrier to initiation is your perception of the task. Improve motivation by creating a plan for redirecting focus when it drifts.

Weekday mornings used to be exhausting for San Francisco mom Lissette as she tried to shepherd her young son Andrew out the door to school. “He would need constant reminders to get dressed, brush his teeth, get his shoes on,” says Lissette. “At school, his teacher had to tell him over and over to focus…

The International Consortium for Health Outcome Measurement (ICHOM) recently released a consensus statement in which they developed a core set of standardized outcome measures for children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders. These findings were published in JAMA Network Open.