The FDA has granted approval to late-stage biotech company Neurocentria Inc. to conduct a pivotal phase 2b/3 human clinical trial of its drug candidate NRCT-101SR compared with inactive placebo among adults with ADHD. Current ADHD treatments target monoamine synapses, whereas this drug candidate focuses on the novel target of glutamatergic synapses, according to a press…

This hypersensitivity and (often unfounded) fear of rejection is something a lot of neurodiverse people experience, but up until five years ago, it didn’t have a name…In an article for Attention, a magazine published by ADHD charity CHADD, Dr Dodson defined rejection sensitive dysphoria as ‘a triggered, wordless emotional pain that occurs after a real…

For a study, the researchers wanted to compile all the available evidence on the use of neuropsychological task performance as a tool for informing treatment plans for ADHD kids. The emphasis of the peer-reviewed research was on the connections between task performance and academic, social, and health outcomes and treatment responsiveness.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and dyslexia are two distinct conditions that can both cause reading difficulties…In addition to overlap in characteristics, it is common for people with ADHD to also have dyslexia and vice versa.1 This article will explore why these conditions often occur together, how they are diagnosed and management strategies.

Mother’s with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and iron deficiency anemia (IDA) could increase the risk of offspring attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to new research. A team, led by Nora Shero, Medical University of the Americas, identified the relationship between maternal Crohn’s disease with iron deficiency anemia and ADHD in children.

“This systematic review and meta-analysis comprehensively assess for the first time, to our knowledge, the available evidence regarding the risk of mortality in persons with ASD or ADHD,” the authors wrote in JAMA Pediatrics.

With devices like cell phones and electronic organizers, time management is much easier for those with ADHD. Experts have given their best advice about the best high-tech equipment for ADHD treatment. The following are their top picks.

From managing multiple classes, meeting deadlines, keeping track of assignments, books, pens, pencils, lunch boxes, phones, laptops, and anything else that may find its way into a backpack, staying organized throughout the day can be an overwhelming process, especially for kids with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

A study found statistically significant improvement in ADHD symptoms in children who wore the Revibe Connect device to school, according to a press release. The results of the study were announced by Revibe Technologies, a digital therapeutics company, on the efficacy of FokusRx, an investigational software as a medical device.

Clinical trials have shown that treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is beneficial in children and adolescents who also have autism spectrum disorder (ASD); however, most current research is based on small clinical studies involving children and adolescents.

The number of children seeking help for depression, anxiety, and suicide is overwhelming the system because there are not enough therapists to treat them. Waiting six months to a year for a child to see a mental health professional for ADHD, anxiety, depression or suicidal thoughts in Ohio is “unacceptable for sure,” says the Director…

A study in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (JAACAP), reports that certain children with ADHD should be given priority when it comes to behavioral treatment.