When Santiago’s parents learned he would have to repeat first grade, it was devastating news. His behavior in class—unfinished assignments, rushing through tests, constant need for redirection—made it hard for teachers to gauge what he had truly learned. At home, it was no different. “Homework could take hours,” his mother shared. “Even the smallest tasks…

Key points: Task initiation is an important executive function skill. Task initiation can be challenging for neurodivergent individuals who have experienced task-related obstacles. Some tasks are emotionally laden “walls of awful” that are hard to start even though they seem “easy.”

Explore essential resources and toolkits for managing the ongoing stimulant medication shortage affecting ADHD treatment and patient care.

[Excerpt] She recently told me that her husband was diagnosed with A.D.H.D. [attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder], and she’s been reading about how to better support him. But he often dismisses her efforts with jokes — like saying, “Nothing will help unless you and the kids move out,” or brushing off her concerns with, “That’s your problem,…

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have found that prenatal exposure to acetaminophen may increase the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), in children.

A world-leading study found medication and parents’ poor health can negatively impact the quality of life of children with ADHD.

Key Takeaways: Early drug treatment for ADHD in Sweden was tied to reduced risk of suicidal behavior, substance misuse, transport accidents, and crime. Benefits extended to recurrent events, possibly due to improved impulsivity, attention, and executive functioning, the researchers suggested. Findings persisted when treatment initiation was extended to 6 months of diagnosis and when drug…

Key Takeaways: If you have met one ADHDer, you have met exactly one ADHDer. We all have our own interests, skills, and strengths. Additionally, no two organizations or employers are identical. A job listed here may happen to be a good fit for you. With this in mind, common characteristics of ADHD can make certain…

DENPASAR, Indonesia (AP) — A man charged with importing drugs to Indonesia faces up to 15 years in prison under the country’s tough drug laws in a trial that began Tuesday on the tourist island of Bali. William Wallace Molyneaux V, a U.S. citizen, was arrested May 23 after he allegedly collected a package containing…

About 10 percent of children in the U.S. have a current diagnosis of ADHD, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about what attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is and how to treat it.

Dr. Sarah Wheeler on loving your ADHD brain—and letting go of perfection.

A new study published in Frontiers in Psychology reveals that young adults who screen positive for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) tend to listen to background music more frequently than their neurotypical peers during both cognitively demanding and less demanding activities. These individuals also show a stronger preference for stimulating music, regardless of the activity.