[Excerpt] The fact is, I wanted to write a book because I wanted a chance to tell my ADHD story, the story of my family’s life with neurodiversity, in a different way. Jer and I have been so lucky to get to share our journey with legions of online creeps in bite-sized videos and with…

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently released updated guidelines on digital ecosystems for children and adolescents, mostly shifting away from firm screen time limits to a more nuanced approach focused on the quality of content. The new report continues to warn parents of the dangers of children absorbing content that is more commercialized and…

New research explores how attention difficulties, sleep disruption, and cognitive control challenges intersect with internet use patterns, highlighting lifestyle factors like exercise that may help reduce risk while underscoring the need for cautious interpretation of cross-sectional findings.

A new population-based cohort study of more than 500,000 births in British Columbia offers reassuring evidence about the long-term safety of cesarean delivery and assisted vaginal delivery (with forceps or vacuum) when it comes to children’s neurodevelopment. Published on Jan. 30, 2026, in JAMA Network Open, the study examined rates of ADHD, autism spectrum disorder…

Social media can help to raise awareness of health conditions — but the wealth of dubious information online might do more harm than good.

Use of medications for mental health and behavioral conditions among children and young adults increased steadily for two decades, and about one in four young people taking these medicines were prescribed a combination that carries a risk of serious drug interactions, according to researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.…

Key point: Treatment of ADHD co-occurring with substance use disorder is associated with a significantly lower risk for accidental overdose, emergency visits, and hospitalization.

Key point: Structural, warm, and noncoercive parenting remains the most effective approach for improving outcomes in children with ADHD.

Impulsivity, hyperactivity, and difficulty concentrating are some of the symptoms associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. It is estimated that 6% of schoolchildren in Catalonia suffer to a greater or lesser extent from this neurodevelopmental condition. Although genetic factors are the main cause, environmental factors such as exposure to pollutants can increase the risk of…

Explicitly teaching students social-emotional skills, like social awareness and goal-setting, can lead to stronger relationships, academic gains, and a greater sense of well-being, research shows. Experts say that may be especially true for students with disabilities—but they’re not always considered when schools are designing or implementing SEL curricula.

Paris Hilton appeared on Dear Media’s The Skinny Confidential Him & Her Show, where she opened up about her experience growing up with ADHD and rejection sensitive dysphoria

Key points: Neurodivergent adults often experience higher rates of insecure attachment. They may have vulnerabilities to responding to relational red flags. Neuro‑affirming understanding, predictability, and clear communication are essential.