[Excerpt] Students are being denied meaningful academic access, not because they can’t learn, but because we assume they can’t. How can we replace pity with rigor and empathy with ambition?

TOPLINE: In the 2 years after March 2020, primary care diagnoses of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in female individuals aged 1-24 years increased 24.7% above the expected rates, peaking at 158.6% above the expected rates in those aged 20-24 years, a UK study showed. On the other hand, ADHD in male individuals and depression rates in…

LIVONIA, Mich. (WXYZ) — A growing number of families across metro Detroit are facing an unexpected challenge: a nationwide shortage of ADHD medication. From children struggling in school to adults just trying to manager daily life tasks, the impact of this shortage is widespread.

Only a few decades ago, it was believed that ADHD was something one outgrew during adolescence. However, about half of those diagnosed at a young age carry it into adulthood. “For many, the cognitive and behavioral difficulties persist, although they come in a slightly different form,” says Anne-Kristin Solbakk, professor of neuropsychology at RITMO—Center for…

Several studies have shown that students who attend afternoon classes tend to perform better in school than those who attend morning classes. This is due to greater synchrony between class times and students’ biological clocks. However, a study of children and adolescents revealed that this does not apply to students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder…

The most common over-the-counter pain medication used during pregnancy may be linked to autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorders, or ADHD, in children, according to a new study. The study contributes to a growing body of evidence that has sparked controversy in the scientific community.

Pediatricians should screen children annually for mental or developmental issues, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends in a new clinical report. The recommendation comes in response to a mental, emotional and behavioral health crisis that’s been brewing among America’s youth, the AAP says.

Key Takeaways: From 2021 to 2023, stimulant marketing payments doubled and tripled for physicians and advanced practice clinicians, respectively. The increases were driven in large part by growth in marketing to psychiatrists (a 250% increase) and nurse practitioners (a 300% increase). The increasing use of stimulants for ADHD has raised concerns about overprescribing and misuse,…

Best for Educational Resources: CHADD at Chadd.org [Excerpt] CHADD, short for Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, is an organization dedicated to all things ADHD. To me, its most impressive feature is just how many educational resources it hosts on its site. In the “Understanding ADHD” tab, it offers materials specific to just about anyone…

An executive with ADHD who was sacked after spending the night sleeping in a sauna when she lost her room keys during a team-building event has won a disability discrimination case. Shannon Burns had been drinking and her bosses told her that confidence in her had been eroded and she needed to set an example.

A garden designed to support and celebrate people with neurodiversity will create a “pocket of peace” in the city, its designer has said. The ADHD Foundation Garden, in the grounds of University of Liverpool, is described as “a calming, sensory-rich space to pause, reflect, and connect with nature”.

One student was routinely punished for her “ADHD behaviours” at school, another was locked in a classroom, while another was sent home 85 times in a single year. These are just some of the responses we had in a new survey of parents and caregivers about their disabled children’s experiences in Australian schools.