Hungarian ethologists have developed the first diagnostic system capable of screening family dogs with suspected ADHD, following the diagnostic principles of human ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder). The research, conducted at the Department of Ethology, Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), is published in Scientific Reports.

Life is hard enough for preteen girls without adding an ADHD diagnosis into the mix. That’s the struggle at the heart of Absolutely Everything, a heartfelt new graphic novel from writer/artist Damian Alexander and publisher Graphic Universe.

After Carla Ciccone gave birth to her daughter, she spiraled with shame and self-hatred. She felt lost. She felt like a fraud. Part of her had always felt an aching imposter syndrome and a difficulty controlling her emotions. She knew she needed therapy. What she didn’t expect was an ADHD diagnosis.

Researchers at the University of Oulu’s Research Unit of Clinical Medicine and Oulu Business School have examined how symptoms of adolescent ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) and oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) are related to adult income. The study found that the symptoms are not directly linked to income levels in adulthood. Instead, the impact is seen indirectly,…

Key points: Adults with ADHD frequently struggle with unhelpful thoughts. Recent studies pinpoint three particular unhelpful thoughts. Perfectionism, emotional reasoning, and externalization of self-worth emerge as the Big 3 unhelpful thoughts. Addressing unhelpful thoughts is a core coping skill in CBT for adult ADHD.

An admissions expert at CollegeAdvisor answers a parent’s burning question.

A new study confirms that young adults with symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder tend to experience higher levels of boredom, and provides evidence that this tendency may be partly explained by difficulties with attention control and working memory. The findings, published in the Journal of Attention Disorders, help clarify the cognitive processes that may underlie boredom…

A longitudinal neuroimaging study of youth with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in Taiwan found that higher cumulative doses of methylphenidate were associated with increased gray matter volume in several frontal regions of the brain. However, this association was observed only in participants who began treatment before the age of 12 and was absent in those who…

[Excerpt] Researchers have used brain imaging analyses such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to understand the neurological basis of ADHD. Understanding brain structure abnormalities that lead to ADHD-related pathologies is crucial for designing early assessment and intervention systems, especially for children.

Phthalates, chemicals found in plastics, are linked to an array of problems, especially in pregnancy

Kennedy’s autism report, touted by Trump, will suggest that using the pain reliever during pregnancy might be linked to the developmental disorder

Tom Holland, who previously revealed his dyslexia diagnosis, shared that acting helps him with his neurodevelopment disorder, as well as with his ADHD diagnosis.