Your child seems to behave in ways that resemble attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, but perhaps you’re hesitant to explore the matter. After all, you can’t help but think these may be age-appropriate behaviors or a perhaps a phase. So, maybe it’s best to hold off on getting a formal diagnosis. Not so fast, cautions E.…

One of the perks of having ADHD is that we often get two disorders for the price of one. ADHD has high rates of comorbidity with other mental health conditions, meaning that many people with ADHD have more than one disorder. But it turns out we may be able to treat two disorders for the…

ADHD often leaves African-American parents of affected children fighting many battles simultaneously. On one front, the parents of African-American children with ADHD fight to get their children proper diagnoses and treatment. If successful, those parents are invited to the next battle: getting their child the necessary help.

Nearly a third (28 percent) of children with ADHD can wait two or more years before receiving a diagnosis, while 51 percent of cases experienced a lack of recognition for ADHD as a real condition from those on the front lines of helping children, including GPs, specialists and school staff, according to the Shire-funded report,…

Long-term use of acetaminophen during pregnancy was associated with twice the risk of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in children, according to a study published Monday in the journal Pediatrics. However, two experts believe that the data do not support these findings.

In a systematic review and meta-analysis published in PLoS One, behavioral therapy combined with stimulants was shown to be more efficacious and tolerable than other treatments for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). A total of 190 randomized trials (N=26,114) that evaluated pharmacological, psychological, and complementary and alternative treatments for ADHD were evaluated.

Most people are aware of the role that nonverbal and other interpersonal cues play while interacting with others…But children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder may struggle interpreting, or even noticing, these cues in the first place, which can interfere with social relationships and academic success.

It’s no secret that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder stimulants may suppress the appetite. According to the Cleveland Clinic, possible side effects include decreased appetite (which affects approximately 80 percent of people taking stimulants) and weight loss. However, what about the flip side of the coin – are there possible associations between ADHD stimulants and weight…

Data presented at the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry annual meeting indicated efficacy of monotherapy external trigeminal nerve stimulation for ADHD in children.”

If your child has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and is having difficulties sounding out certain letters, referring to something using an incorrect word choice or having challenges with sound patterns, he or she could also be struggling with dyslexia. In fact, the International Dyslexia Association notes that ADHD and dyslexia are “distinct conditions that frequently…

The traditional academic environment can pose myriad challenges for a student with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). That’s why it’s vital that parents work in conjunction with school officials to help children develop the organizational skills necessary to flourish.”

When a child has attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), parents have the power to change behavior…For external factors, parents can make the biggest difference. “When we talk about behavior and ADHD, parents can be the agents of change,” Dr. Manos says. Here are just a few ways to get started: