Your Wedding Doesn’t Have to Be Long, Loud or Uncomfortable
Weddings can be challenging for those with neurodivergence. As awareness grows, vendors are creating sensory-friendly solutions.
Read MoreUse of ADHD medication in UK more than tripled in 13 years, study finds
UK had highest relative increase of five countries in study, with 20-fold rise in proportion of women over 25 using it
Read MoreHow students with ADHD experience autonomy in learning
[Excerpt] Along with psychologist and researcher Audhild Løhre, Uthus conducted an interview study focusing on two school children: “Sofie” and “Benjamin.” Both students have ADHD. The researchers followed the pupils and their teachers over the course of one school year during which their school introduced a new model for adapted education. Both pupils describe how…
Read MoreA Patient’s Journey: From Stuttering to Advocacy—and What Psychiatrists Need to Know
From APSARD 2026, a patient journey demonstrates opportunities in psychiatric education on stuttering and emerging treatment approaches.
Read MoreNew ADHD Medications Discussed at APSARD 2026
Tim Wilens, MD, discussed mechanism of action and efficacy of new medications at APSARD Conference.
Read MoreA New Lens on Pharmacotherapy for ADHD in Pregnancy
Clinicians explore the complex relationship between ADHD medication and pregnancy, emphasizing individualized risk assessments for optimal maternal and child health.
Read MoreAdult Age at Diagnosis May Represent a Less Severe Phenotype Than Childhood Diagnosis
Adults who receive an ADHD diagnosis later in life may represent a somewhat less severe clinical subtype than those diagnosed in youth, but still experience impairment that warrants clinical attention, according to new data presented at American Professional Society of ADHD and Related Disorders (APSARD) 2026 Annual Conference.1,2
Read MoreCognitively Engaging Exercises Improve Sustained Attention in Children With ADHD
Key point: Compared with standard aerobic exercise, cognitively engaging exercise programs improved sustained attention of children and adolescents with ADHD, with multiple longer sessions having a more significant effect.
Read MoreBrain stimulation device cleared for ADHD in the US is overall safe but ineffective
A large multicentre clinical trial led by King’s College London with 150 children and adolescents has shown that a device cleared by the US FDA to treat ADHD is not effective in reducing symptoms.
Read MoreChildhood ADHD linked to midlife physical health problems
People who have ADHD traits at age 10 are more likely than those without such traits to have physical health problems and to report physical health-related disability at age 46, according to a study led by University College London (UCL) and University of Liverpool researchers.
Read MoreNo Link Between Acetaminophen in Pregnancy and Autism, a Study Finds
The review looked at more than three dozen studies and found no evidence that acetaminophen increased the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children.
Read MoreYouth ADHD Treatment Barriers and Outcomes: Insights from APSARD
Key Takeaways: Dr. Maggie Sibley highlighted common barriers in ADHD treatment for adolescents and their parents, emphasizing the need for effective engagement strategies in behavior therapy. Data presented showed significant differences in educational, vocational, and financial outcomes for individuals diagnosed with ADHD in childhood. Understanding and addressing treatment barriers is crucial for improving long-term outcomes…
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