Scientists continue to hunt for safe ways to ease the day-to-day challenges faced by children with autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. A new randomized, placebo-controlled trial published in Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology reports that a 12-week course of two probiotic strains was linked to lower hyperactivity-impulsivity ratings in children aged five to…

Key Takeaways: Urinary incontinence (UI) minimally affected academic performance except in children with psychiatric disorders. Children with UI and attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder had the worst academic outcomes versus reference groups. The authors recommended a psychiatric evaluation for children with UI before starting treatment.

A novel artificial intelligence (AI) tool using motion-tracking data may one day help diagnose autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children with greater speed and precision, according to a study published in Scientific Reports.1

A study of adolescents with ADHD in Sweden found that boys tended to self-report fewer ADHD symptoms compared to reports by their parents and clinicians. In contrast, girls’ self-reported ADHD symptoms did not differ from ratings provided by their parents and clinicians. Overall, regardless of sex, adolescents’ self-reports were more closely aligned with clinicians’ reports…

Sleep loss significantly disrupts brain connectivity and behavioral functioning in young people, with more pronounced effects observed in those with higher levels of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) traits, according to preliminary findings published in the journal Sleep.

Experts once thought ADHD was something only boys experienced. The research is finally starting to catch up with reality

[Excerpt] Children with pre-existing health conditions, such as asthma or ADHD, were more likely to develop post-COVID symptoms. However, many previously healthy children also reported new difficulties, including fatigue, persistent coughs, concentration issues, and sleep disturbances.

Higher physical activity variability is associated with lower teacher-reported hyperactive/impulsive and inattentive symptoms in early elementary school children, according to study results published in the Journal of Attention Disorders. Additionally, physical activity volume was positively associated with teacher reports of hyperactive/impulsive symptoms.

A recent study by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) has found that children born in October, November or December are statistically more often identified as having a mental health diagnosis than their classmates born earlier in the year. The findings apply to both boys and girls, and regardless of whether they were…

For years, creativity has been celebrated as a possible strength in people with autism. From anecdotal reports of autistic savants to growing calls for strength-based education and employment programs, the idea that autism is linked to enhanced creativity has gained traction in research and popular media alike. But a new study published in the Journal…

Understood’s ecosystem research team reviewed the Make America Healthy Again Report and found multiple misleading claims.

In a recent publication released by PubMed, American scientist Dr. Renee Dufault at the Food Ingredient and Health Research Institute, provides a peer-reviewed protocol for determining the role ultra-processed foods play in prenatal heavy metal exposures and changes in the expression of the zinc dependent MT-1 (metallothionein) gene that impact child neurodevelopment.