Yet the rise in diagnoses has renewed a long-standing debate over ADHD in children: is it under-diagnosed, or over-diagnosed? Answering that is harder to suss out — and may even depend on who you ask.

By now, most of us know the major risk factors that increase the odds of a life-threatening case of COVID-19. Obesity. Lung and heart disease. Being over 65. And while those factors are among the conditions front-line health care providers have reported seeing in high numbers among intensive care patients during the pandemic, there are…

Prevalence of mental disorders among first- and second-generation immigrant and refugee children and youth was generally lower relative to similar populations of nonimmigrants, per a Canadian cohort study published in JAMA Network Open.

The symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can push couples to their breaking point, but there is hope for those willing to seek help.

“Electronic usage is part of daily life and is not inherently problematic, and as with many other issues, it is an issue of moderation,” says Mary Jane Weiss, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA, of Endicott College. While screen time is associated with some benefits and some adverse side effects, it’s important for parents to examine their child’s…

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.