Parents of kids and teens with ADHD often seek advice on managing oppositional behavior. What may start with a defiant “no” can escalate into a tantrum quickly, taking a long time to subside. These explosions likely happen when kids feel both flooded and agitated. Neurodivergent youth put a lot of effort into managing their feelings…

KEY POINTS: ADHD symptoms contribute to poor academic performance. The symptoms of inattentive-type ADHD make it difficult diagnose in school-age children. Advocating for your child with educators can improve their academic performance. Working with your child’s ADHD is key to their academic success.

In a recent study published in Environmental Research, researchers examined the effects of prenatal exposure to chemicals on early child language ability.

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder estimated to affect approximately 2.5% of children and adults worldwide. The disorder is characterized by the inability to pay attention to stimuli for prolonged periods of time, along with hyperactive and impulsive behavior. While there is now extensive neuroscience literature focusing on ADHD, the biological mechanisms underpinning…

A shortage of both generic and brand-name Adderall began in October. That’s left many ADHD patients without their needed medication.

KEY POINTS: Paul Gilbert’s evolutionary model proposes that humans switch between the threat, drive, and soothing systems to manage their emotions. Clients with ADHD often report that there are certain triggers of threat that lead to overwhelm and require a need to soothe. The ways in which people soothe can make a difference in their…

Do you hate asking for help because it makes you look weak, helpless, or incompetent? Many adults with ADHD feel this way, and you’re not alone. You may think there’s shame in getting help because you’re worried about disappointing others or possibly failing. When you refuse to ask for help, reject it when offered, or…

ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jen Ashton answers your health questions.

(CNN) — Once a week, ADHD coach Robin Nordmeyer joins a Zoom meeting of other coaches while she writes blogs, does administrative tasks or works on content for presentations she has been putting off. Nordmeyer, who has ADHD, isn’t necessarily using the meeting to collaborate with others — she just needs their presence as a…

Adolescent girls across the country are facing record levels of violence, sadness and despair, according to new survey data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And teens who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, questioning and other non-heterosexual identities also experience high levels of violence and distress, the survey found.

Summary: Children as young as 4 years old show evidence of a network in the brain found in adults that tackles difficult cognitive problems, a new study found.

New Curtin University-led research has found caregivers of neurodivergent children are more likely to experience clinically significant levels of stress, poor mental health, financial hardship, and negative relationships. The research, published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, explored the health and well-being of caregivers of children living with neurological conditions such as autism…