Neurodivergent individuals comprise between 15 and 20 percent of the U.S. population, according to the American Enterprise Institute. Yet, some estimates say that up to 40 percent of this population faces unemployment, partly because there is a significant shortage of supportive housing for those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), specific…

(SACRAMENTO) In-depth research conducted by UC Davis Health shows that a significant number of autistic children also have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). These findings underscore the need to thoroughly diagnose children when they are young to ensure they have appropriate care. The study was published in European Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Key points: The ADHD iceberg model offers a format for understanding the visible and hidden challenges of adult ADHD. Externalizing behaviors are observable and are related to conscious executive functioning skills. Internalizing ADHD behaviors are less observable to others, often rely on self-reporting and are masked.

A nationwide study from Finland provides evidence that adults diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often reduce their use of antidepressants after beginning treatment for ADHD. The findings, published in Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, suggest that properly identifying and addressing ADHD may lessen the need for other psychiatric medications—particularly in adults who had previously been treated…

[Excerpt] “When I was five or six,’ Isaac Ortega relates, ‘my mom worked with Herman Andrews, the wrestling coach at local Safford High. She mentioned I had ADHD, and he recommended I try wrestling with his club. At first, I would jump all over Herman for fun. Eventually, I realized wrestling is a place where…

In a decision with significant implications for immigration law, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Georgia has denied the petitions of Isaac Lopez-Martinez and Martha Martinez-Lara, a couple facing deportation to Mexico after living in the United States for over two decades. The couple had sought to cancel their removal, arguing that their deportation…

It is time we talk about a critical, yet often overlooked, factor contributing to physician burnout: attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), particularly in those with high IQs and a history of academic and professional success.

When Santiago’s parents learned he would have to repeat first grade, it was devastating news. His behavior in class—unfinished assignments, rushing through tests, constant need for redirection—made it hard for teachers to gauge what he had truly learned. At home, it was no different. “Homework could take hours,” his mother shared. “Even the smallest tasks…

Key points: Task initiation is an important executive function skill. Task initiation can be challenging for neurodivergent individuals who have experienced task-related obstacles. Some tasks are emotionally laden “walls of awful” that are hard to start even though they seem “easy.”

Explore essential resources and toolkits for managing the ongoing stimulant medication shortage affecting ADHD treatment and patient care.

[Excerpt] She recently told me that her husband was diagnosed with A.D.H.D. [attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder], and she’s been reading about how to better support him. But he often dismisses her efforts with jokes — like saying, “Nothing will help unless you and the kids move out,” or brushing off her concerns with, “That’s your problem,…

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have found that prenatal exposure to acetaminophen may increase the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), in children.