The people we interact with can greatly shape our lives, even the extent to which we engage in negative self-talk. From time to time, our minds can fill with self-sabotaging, glass-half-empty thoughts about everything from abilities to appearance. For someone with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder however, such thoughts may be more constant than that of…

The practice of taking meds the first thing in the morning commonly means a user is vulnerable to inadequate symptom control and impaired functioning during the early morning routine. Mornings can become a particularly challenging time of day for school-age children with ADHD and their families. Now, in a new study, a formulation that allows…

If you’re frustrated about your attention deficit hyperactivity disorder diagnosis – whether newly-diagnosed or not – or you’re often on the receiving end of critical commentary about the disorder that leads to negative ADHD self-talk, experts say you might want to bring more humor into your life. This isn’t to say that you should engage…

More bacteria that influence the reward centres of the brain via dopamine was found in people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in a new study. The findings, from researchers at the Radboud University Medical Centre, Donders Institute and NIZO are the first time a possible link between the activity of certain intestinal bacteria and human brain…

I believe that ADHD exists. Whoops, so much for a cliffhanger ending. But, wait, there’s more!…I know that a restless brain can be a struggle, not only for the individual experiencing it, but also for those around them. As the father of a daughter diagnosed with ADHD, I fought the suggestion of medication. Instead, my…

People with ADHD are known to have trouble staying on task, their attention drifting elsewhere. New research published in Psychological Science, however, suggests that their minds may not be wandering at all, but instead going…blank.

It’s safe to say that we become different people because of our kids. We teach them important life lessons, but they have a lot of things – often unexpected – to teach us too. Especially when those kids have a unique need. Not only do we have to learn the ins and outs of “typical”…

The U.S. Department of Education is looking to recall its “Dear Colleague Letter and Resource Guide on ADHD.” This document instructs educators on how to work with students who have attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder through direction and facts. The comment period recently closed, but I have a story for Education Secretary Betsy DeVos.

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

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…