Previous studies have focused on the association between maternal autoimmune disease and autism spectrum disorders, whereas attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been less studied. Only 1 previous study examined the association between any maternal autoimmune disease and ADHD risk in children.8 A recent paper, however, set out to investigate the association between any (and specific) maternal…

Nearly every week, I see at least one patient for evaluation to see if they have attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). During the visit, I discuss with the parent what this diagnosis means, what the treatment options are, and make plans for follow-up. The focus of this visit is generally the impact of ADHD on the…

Six stages of engagement in treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) have been reported by researchers at Boston Medical Center based on a diverse study, inclusive of parents of predominantly racial and ethnic minority children with ADHD. Published in Pediatrics, this new framework has been informed by the experiences of parents throughout the various stages that…

After the first few weeks of classes have passed, other students and I have noticed a dramatic change in the expectations placed upon us compared to the past two semesters…Most of us instinctively think about how these changes impact ourselves first, but we shouldn’t forget how this change also impacts disabled individuals.

Now, a trend on TikTok is helping women to recognise their symptoms, and get a formal diagnosis. But being diagnosed much later in life means they may have to pay more for medications only listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme for people diagnosed as children. Guest: Dr Maddi Derrick, clinical psychologist, director of a specialist…

The American Academy of Family Physicians’ web-based Adult ADHD Toolkit “measurably increased” awareness of the disorder among health care providers, researchers wrote. Adults affected by ADHD usually see their primary care practitioner before any other health care professional, according to Natalia Y. Loskutova, MD, PhD, a project director at the University of Kansas Medical Center…

KEY POINTS: People with ADHD often have an overactive inner critic and beat themselves up for mistakes. Self-compassion is often more constructive. When upset, being mindful of what one is feeling, acknowledging that others struggle too and being kind to oneself can help. Self-compassion and mindfulness support long-term resilience and can help people manage the…

When ADHD and defiance mix, what are your options in these volatile times, as a parent?…My PAUSE program — Plan to Accept Understand Set Limits and Encourage — lays the foundation for making different choices and fostering stability in your home. Here are 5 steps to take when your child’s ADHD and defiance make you…

Existing research on misophonia does suggest a possible link between misophonia and ADHD. Still, research on misophonia remains in the early stages, and experts haven’t come to any conclusions about the connection between the two. Read on for an in-depth exploration, plus a few alternate explanations to consider.

Toddlers and younger children often react with outbursts and tantrums because they don’t know how to put overwhelming emotions into words and get their needs met in more productive ways. Most kids begin to grasp the skill of regulating their emotions by the time they reach the age of 5 or so, and the tantrums…

Anna Stephens is a physics and astronomy student at the University of Utah. At first, she hated the idea of attending class remotely last school year. Stephens deals with chronic pain and fatigue. She’s also autistic and has ADHD…But she said her professors eventually got the hang of posting notes and lectures online, and that…

Children and students with ADHD may have difficulties with reading-related challenges, but help is available…So how does ADHD affect reading comprehension? It can be challenging for many reasons, including difficulty with: focusing, memory and retention, processing information, sitting still, managing time, managing distractions (e.g., distracting thoughts or stimuli in the environment)