Young children treated for attention-deficit/hyperactivity (ADHD) disorder performed worse in school and had worse health outcomes, even with medication, a large retrospective study from the U.K. found. These children fared worse academically than their peers without ADHD. They had higher rates of exclusion from school and were more likely to have special needs. They also…

Our educational system is designed for students to finish their education at the end of 12th grade, regardless of their level of social and emotional readiness to enter post-secondary education, work or vocational training. It should come as no surprise that many students diagnosed with ADHD, Asperger’s or higher-verbal autism are initially unsuccessful in college…

Yes, it can – and there are several ways to maximize its benefits. Many experts maintain that with proper monitoring of a child’s tech time – and a full understanding of it themselves – parents can incorporate technology as a tool to help their son or daughter more effectively manage struggles with attention deficit hyperactivity…

Sleep problems reportedly associated with ADHD include everything from trouble falling and staying asleep to anxiety around bedtime, nightmares, and breathing difficulties…Researchers from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, noted that “when the participants used the weighted blanket, they had a calmer night’s sleep, with a decrease in movements. Subjectively, they believed that using the blanket…

Dr. Rebecca Carey admits to being a little embarrassed about what her son, Mark, eats every day. Hamburger patties for breakfast, or bacon. A pack of raisins and a cookie for lunch; a turkey and cheese sandwich “if I’m lucky,” says Carey, but it usually comes back home. His favorite dinner is fish cakes and…

Racism damages our children’s health, a recent study found, negatively affecting the wellness of wealthy white kids and poor minorities the most. The study, which will be presented this weekend by lead author Dr. Ashaunta Anderson, found kids who endured racism had lower levels of general health, including higher rates of anxiety, depression and ADHD.

He’s the most decorated Olympian of all time, but don’t think for a second that growing up as Michael Phelps was easy. The 31-year-old swimming superstar —and new father — opened up about his struggles with ADHD in a new video for the Child Mind Institute‘s Speak Up for Kids campaign, explaining that a teacher…

Your stepson has been diagnosed with ADHD and is medicated, but what many don’t know is that separation and anxiety also look like ADHD behaviors.

[Dr Renata Schoeman, a psychiatrist based in Bellville in the Western Cape] says that apps with reminders or scheduling functions are definitely useful for individuals who have ADHD…if you are looking for an app to help you manage your time and keep you focused, here are four to choose from.

Dr. Kristin Neff, the foremost researcher on the benefits of self-compassion, describes it as being warm and understanding toward ourselves when we suffer, fail, or feel inadequate, rather than ignoring our pain or falling into self-criticism. Being self-compassionate means accepting that no one is perfect. When mistakes happen, amends can be made without as much…

Yay summer! No school. No homework. A less-active social calendar. That’s usually a great thing for kids! But when you have children with ADHD, summer can be challenging for everyone. Especially if they are transitioning from the classroom to summer camp! Read on for some tips to make things easier for you and your child…

Some adults may question whether they have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or wonder if their ADHD-like behaviors – inattention, hyperactive-impulsivity or a combination of the two – are simply a product of the overwhelming, hurried demands of adulthood. How can you know for sure? A telltale sign that an adult has ADHD is when behaviors…