Do people make jokes about the fact that you or your child has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder? Perhaps others make judgments based on assumptions while others avoid the ADHD conversation with you entirely. Without a doubt, negative attitudes about the disorder exist.

As the new school year approaches, let me highlight the essential value of ADHD treatment monitoring. Even when a child’s treatment has been going well, response to treatment can change over time. This is true for medication treatment, or any other treatment a child is receiving. By regularly monitoring how a child is doing at…

Rather than setting off for college immediately after high school graduation, some adolescents prefer to take upwards of a year to explore life and consider career options. Many parents and experts are on board with this idea, also referred to as a “gap year,” with some people saying it can be especially beneficial if the…

In this interview, Dr. Faraone busts some of the myths and misconceptions surrounding ADHD in adults. He also distinguishes how ADHD manifests differently in adults than in children, and he explains the disorder’s genetic pathophysiology, and its current and future treatments.

He’s famous: From social media to TV, Peter Shankman has really made a name for himself. Yet, there’s something that has driven this accomplishment that we most commonly define as an obstacle. It’s ADHD.

In the DSM-IV, ADHD could not be diagnosed in a child already known to have any of the ASDs. However, this has been corrected in the DSM-5 in response to the many studies that have shown that they have many overlapping features. Depending on the study, rates of comorbidity have been reported to vary from…

Who doesn’t want to save money, whether it’s for a vacation, emergency planning or retirement? It may sound easy, but for people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, handling finances may be more of a struggle than it is for a neurotypical person. “Managing finances can be a challenge for people with ADHD,” notes CHADD’s National…

Staying organized is often a challenge and an area where those living with ADHD might need more help than others. [Award-winning journalist and author of “Is it You, Me, or Adult A.D.D.?,” Gina Pera] shares her favorite tools for doing just that.

A big challenge is when a partner misinterprets ADHD symptoms. Symptoms in adults differ from those in children, making diagnosis harder. A person might not even know that their spouse suffers from ADHD…If your spouse is diagnosed with ADHD, there are some practical tips on how to cope, according to Dr Renata Schoeman, our ADHD-expert…

There have been a few studies looking at the correlation between ADHD traits and boredom. In the first study, researchers found that people who get bored easily are more likely to exhibit symptoms of ADHD, both in attention deficits and hyperactivity. The second study came up with similar results: those prone to boredom had increased…

You notice that someone you care about with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is drinking more alcohol than in the past, perhaps even exhibiting signs of addiction. Perhaps you’re gravitating towards this behavior yourself. Is this cause for concern? Could there be an association between having ADHD and alcoholism?

The start of a new school year will be here before we know it—and for some ADD/ADHD kids and their parents, this time is often associated with added anxiety and stress…I’m here to tell you that school doesn’t have to be an exhausting re–tread of last year—rather, think of it as a chance to start…