Following the diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the next step is treatment, which can include parent behavior management training, school-based interventions, and medication. Here’s a look at the latest in ADHD treatments.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was first recognized over 100 years ago, but the diagnostic criteria has changed over the years. Here’s a look at the latest guidance for diagnosing ADHD.

Scottish children with multiple neurodevelopmental conditions experience greater school absenteeism and exclusion, poorer exam attainment and increased unemployment, according to a study.

A recent study looks at how fructose and uric acid may trigger hyperactive behavior. The study by the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, the University of Denver, and New England Inpatient Specialists was recently published in the journal Evolution and Human Behavior. The researchers hypothesized that hyperactive disorders such as impulsivity and mania go…

The US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Psychopharmacologic Drugs Advisory Committee and the Drug Safety and Risk Management Advisory Committee is not recommending approval for AR19, an investigational immediate-release, amphetamine sulfate capsule for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Consistent participation in extracurricular sports during the elementary school years predicted fewer attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms at age 12 in girls—but not in boys, according to a study in Preventive Medicine.

Women with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are one-third less likely to be diagnosed than men, even though the disorder is equally prevalent between the sexes and causes more impaired function in women, according to a study presented at the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) 34th Annual Conference, held online from September 30 to October…

An ADHD brain thrives with daily routines, and requires spontaneity and challenge to remain engaged in work, academics, relationships, and even leisure activities. ADHD is a performance issue and not one of intellectual understanding. It is not a problem of knowing what to do, but rather, difficulty doing it.

While ADHD can cause troubles in some settings—like a quiet classroom during an exam, perhaps—in other scenarios, we know that ADHD can actually have some serious positives for our children. For example, maybe your child with ADHD surprises you with their out-of-the-box problem-solving, or their killer sense of humor.

Many children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) struggle with school. Right now, children face a variety of changes in the way that they attend school. Some might be attending virtual classes; others might attend school in-person with many new rules. To help your child with ADHD adjust to these changes, learn about the resources available for…

Higher levels of acetaminophen detected in meconium was linked to increased odds of developing ADHD by 6-7 years old…In this prospective birth cohort study, Brennan Baker, MA, and colleagues at Columbia University Medical Center and Mailman School of Public Health, assessed meconium samples for acetaminophen in newborns as well as further evaluated the same population…

Likelihood of developing diabetes was increased by 50% among adults with diagnosed ADHD compared with those without ADHD, according to national health survey data published in the Journal of Diabetes.