Kids with attention disorders can find themselves on both ends of bullying. Fortunately there are some skills they can learn to break the cycle.”

Your ADHD child fidgets and squirms his way through school and homework, but seems laser-focused and motionless sitting in front of the TV watching an action thriller. Well, fret not, because new research shows lack of motivation or boredom with school isn’t to blame for the differing behavior. It turns out that symptoms of Attention…

Many parents are elated when their child starts walking before crawling, excited that he or she bypassed a step in the developmental process. But is this actually good? Could it create challenges for children, especially ones who are eventually diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved amphetamine extended-release oral suspension (Adzenys ER, Neos Therapeutics Inc) for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children aged 6 years and older, the company has announced. The FDA has already approved Neos Therapeutics’ amphetamine extended-release orally disintegrating tablets (Adzenys XR-ODT) and the company’s methylphenidate extended-release orally disintegrating tablets…

Despite several recent advancements in the space, adults with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) continue to report experiencing considerable burden throughout the day and a desire for longer acting medications…Researchers conducted an online survey of adults with ADHD who had been taking prescription psychostimulant medications to determine how their current medications were tackling their ADHD symptoms.

Mydayis’ debut this weekend at the 30th US Psychiatric and Mental Health Congress in New Orleans, Louisiana, came after more than a decade of studies for the treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). During the meeting, Shire PLC presented consolidated data involving adults aged 18 to 55 years; in June, FDA approved the drug…

There’s no such thing as ADHD. ADHD is just a matter of willpower. Smart people don’t have ADHD. According to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder experts, these and other thoughts are among the top myths associated with ADHD. Edward Hallowell, founder of the Hallowell Centers, which helps treat people with ADHD and other cognitive and emotional…

The symptoms of ADHD foster important traits associated with entrepreneurship. That conclusion was reached in a study conducted by an international team of economists, who found that entrepreneurs with ADHD embrace new experiences and demonstrate passion and persistence.

A new five-year program aims to enhance early detection strategies and improve treatment for children who have both Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Funded by the National Institutes of Health, the $12.5 million program will focus on improving treatment for patients with both disabilities by analyzing the connection between them. The initiative…

Parenting a child with ADHD isn’t always easy. Because every child with ADHD is unique and comes with a different set of challenges, there isn’t a roadmap to tell you what to do…The following are six things parents of children with ADHD wish that someone had told them when their child was diagnosed.

“Wow, so that’s what ADHD looks like? Thank goodness my kid doesn’t behave like yours.” “Did you ever consider having your child tested for ADHD? My daughter has it, and it seems like yours might, too. Do you mind if I talk with you about this?” Whether said with hints of sarcasm or kindly mentioned…

A common scapegoat for the bored, forgetful, and disorganized, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) are referenced so frequently (and often flippantly) that a diagnosis can seem more colloquial than medical. But for roughly 4% of adults, it’s a serious neurological condition. And the poor concentration, restlessness, and impulsivity that accompanies…