Some people with ADHD, autism and other neurodiverse conditions say returning to the office full time limits their chances of success.

[Excerpt] The study found that the proportion of children with anxiety jumped from 7.1% in 2016 to 10.6% in 2022 (the most recent year of publicly available data). Depression increased from 3.2% to 4.6% in the same period. ADD/ADHD increased but did not reach statistical significance, while behavioral or conduct problems remained at about the…

ADHD has been considered a medical disorder, treatable with drugs like Ritalin, but New York Times Magazine writer Paul Tough says recent studies question that assumption and treatment options.

If you’re really into the TV show you’re bingeing, you might spend an entire weekend afternoon tearing through episodes—taking stretch breaks or refreshing Reddit or ordering takeout while you’re at it. Now, imagine taking it up a level. If you’re hyperfixated on that show, you’ll be so engrossed you’ll forget to eat or get up…

Key points: ADHD has a high rate of heritability. ADHD is associated with many genes expressed in brian regions associated with dopamine function. Environmental factors like childhood illness, low birth weight, and heavy metal exposure play a role in ADHD.

A University of Michigan research team has used AI to help deliver exercise “snacks” to kids with autism. The research team, led by U-M exercise physiologist Rebecca Hasson, overhauled a program that aimed to help children exercise when families had to pivot to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A new study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders has identified a two-way relationship between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and the immune system. Using a genetic method known as Mendelian randomization, researchers found that ADHD is linked to increased levels of several immune cell traits. At the same time, they identified specific immune traits that…

[Excerpt] In a new research paper, we have developed a strengths checklist for parents, carers and clinicians to more easily identify children’s skills, talents and positive qualities – and understand the type of support they need at home, school or socially.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was once thought to be a condition that only affects children, but awareness has grown that it often persists into adulthood. For many who are diagnosed as adults, it can make sense of difficulties they’ve long experienced.

Adolescents who live in food-insecure households may be more likely to experience symptoms of cognitive disengagement, such as excessive daydreaming, confusion, and sluggish thinking, according to new research published in Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology.

An Edith Cowan University (ECU) study published in BMC Pediatrics has found children born to mothers who experienced gestational diabetes (GDM) during pregnancy are more likely to develop attention-deficient hyperactive disorder (ADHD) and externalizing behavior.

For people who identify with “rejection sensitive dysphoria,” perceived criticism can be overwhelming.