Despite having much to offer, neurodiverse people can struggle to land a job. Some firms are now looking at new ways to tap into their talents…One in seven people are “neurodivergent”, according to ACAS. Despite this, a recent study by the CIPD found that seven in 10 businesses ignored their own neurodiversity policy.

Therapeutic horseback riding combined with brain-building exercises can improve the dexterity, coordination and strength of children with neurodevelopmental disorders, shows a study in Frontiers in Veterinary Science.

A new systematic review highlights the established and emerging practices that represent medical overuse in pediatrics. Medical overuse included misdiagnosis of students with ADHD, neonatal ICU admission and pharmacologic therapy for infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome, and over prescription of opioids.

A team based in Australia, led by Dr. Daryl Efron, Health Services, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, described the patterns of ADHD medication use for Australian children, while characterizing the patterns of use in a 3537-patient study. Adherence to ADHD medication is notoriously suboptimal, particularly with children, and can compromise patient outcomes.

The last time Zoe Kessler tried shopping online, it didn’t go well. “I bought a dress—on impulse, of course,” the author of the book ADHD According to Zoe says. “And the second it got here, the pocket ripped.” Disappointed but glad to save some money, she made plans to return it. But due to a…

Health insurance doesn’t just pay for drugs; it also can cover medical equipment such as canes and hospital beds when prescribed by a doctor. Could video games, healthy meals and gym memberships be part of your coverage in the future?

Whatever your situation, the treatment of ADHD should be individualized to your (or your child’s) particular symptoms and preferences. Different ADHD symptoms may respond quite differently to the same treatment, whether it is a prescription medication or a complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapy.

While a high-conflict divorce frequently negatively impacts the children, it can add an especially complex layer when there is a child with unique needs. In fact, it can often contribute to the couple’s separation in the first place, especially if there is disagreement on treatment and parenting approach. Here are seven things to consider in…

Though not often thought of as an ADHD-related challenge, many ADHDers struggle socially. Difficulty maintaining focus can make participating in a conversation feel impossible while impulsivity may cause you to make cringe-worthy comments…here are 5 tips on how to become a people person and navigate any social situation more easily…

Approximately 4 percent of adults in the United States have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), yet less than 20 percent of those have been diagnosed or treated. What does this mean for employers and HR professionals? Belynda L. Gauthier is a longtime HR professional and board president of CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder),…

There’s a new study out in which researchers compared the cognitive performance of ADHDers and non-ADHDers on a test of attention. The study participants were asked to complete the test both before and after 25-hour period of staying awake.

“It is probably not the level of education that affects the children, but rather the social and economic conditions that result,” states Fartein Ask Torvik, researcher at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health and main author of the study.