ADHD in the News 2025-10-09
Norwalk marks ADHD Awareness Month with library event, official proclamations
NORWALK, Conn. — City officials, educators, and community leaders gathered Thursday morning at the Norwalk Public Library to recognize October as ADHD Awareness Month. Jeff Spahr, who works with families and adults with ADHD, opened the program by stressing the importance of acceptance.
Tips to help kids with ADHD thrive in and out of the classroom
ABC News parenting reporter Bethany Braun-Silva shares tools to help kids with unique brains thrive.
How ADHD Became an Adult Disorder
Millions of grown-ups are now being diagnosed with what was once thought to be a childhood condition: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. What did health-care providers miss? And how do you know if you’re affected?
Allergic Rhinitis, Hearing Loss Linked to ADHD in Children
THURSDAY, Oct. 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Hearing loss and allergic rhinitis are associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), with a stronger association seen in patients with both conditions than either one alone, according to a study published online Sept. 12 in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.
Autism, A.D.H.D., Anxiety: Can a Diagnosis Make You Better?
As our diagnostic categories expand to include ever milder versions of disease, researchers propose that the act of naming a malady can itself bring relief.
ADHD Is Punished in Schools. How Teachers Can Flip the Script
Excessive squirming and fidgeting. Difficulty paying attention. A tendency to act impulsively and make careless mistakes. Trouble acting cooperatively. These hallmark symptoms of childhood ADHD run counter to behavior that teachers welcome in their classrooms.
Literacy for students with learning disabilities requires balance
Explicit, systematic instruction is also critical for students with dyslexia, ADHD and other learning disabilities, says one expert.
Does bad sleep make ADHD homework problems worse?
A study of adolescents with ADHD, some of whom also experienced sleep problems, found that sleep problems are not associated with homework problems. Weaker neuropsychological functioning was associated with increased homework problems in adolescents with ADHD in general, but not specifically in those with sleep problems. The paper was published in the Journal of Attention Disorders.
ADHD Found Connected to Substance Use Disorder, With Sex Prevalence Differences
Key Takeaways: ADHD is linked to higher substance use disorder prevalence, with men showing higher rates than women for most substances. Data from Norwegian registries revealed significant sex differences in SUD prevalence, especially for cannabis, sedatives, cocaine, and amphetamines. Comorbid psychiatric disorders, particularly schizophrenia/psychosis, exacerbate SUD prevalence in individuals with ADHD. The study emphasizes the importance of early intervention for young individuals with ADHD to prevent comorbid disorders.
Researchers to analyze shorter ADHD treatment lengths among Hispanic and Black patients
The National Institutes of Health's National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has awarded $3.7 million to Indiana University researchers to investigate the complex relationship between ADHD medications and serious substance use problems among vulnerable youth and young adults. The study aims to fill critical gaps in understanding how ADHD medications impact the risk of serious substance use problems by analyzing nationwide healthcare data of over 3.3 million young people (ages 9-29) enrolled in Medicaid who received an ADHD diagnosis.
‘Playing to your strengths’ improves well-being in adult ADHD, new research shows
Adults with ADHD who recognize and regularly use their personal strengths report better well-being, improved quality of life and fewer mental health difficulties, according to a new international study. During October's ADHD Awareness Month, which this year focuses on "the many faces of ADHD," researchers from the University of Bath, King's College London, and Radboud University Medical Center in the Netherlands have delivered the first large-scale study to quantify psychological strengths in ADHD.
Genetic predisposition for ADHD and autism linked to higher heart disease risk
A new analysis of genetic data suggests that individuals with a genetic predisposition for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or autism spectrum disorder may also have a heightened risk for specific heart conditions. The research, which synthesized the results of 14 different studies, points to potential causal links between these neurodevelopmental conditions and cardiovascular health, according to the paper published in the journal Cells.
Genetics of Nurturing Contribute to ADHD Risk, Study Shows
Though not as influential as direct genetic inheritance, the genes that help dictate how a mother will nurture her child do play a role in passing down attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder across generations.