ADHD Weekly 2018-02-01

New Prevalence Numbers of Children Who Have an ADHD Diagnosis Released

Join the discussion. Researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released updated numbers on how many children and teens have ever had a diagnosis of ADHD in the United States. They found that about 6.1 million children and teens (9.4 percent) have ever been diagnosed, and about 5.4 million children and teens…



ADHD as a Dimensional Disorder

ADHD is the most prevalent psychiatric disorder of childhood, affecting nearly 10 percent of all US children ages 4-17 years. Despite tremendous advances in identification and treatment in the past 50 years, children with ADHD often struggle both socially and academically, even when treated. By the age of four, as many as 40 percent of…



When Falling In Love Is Hard To Do

Watch Now Are you hoping to find a healthy romantic relationship? During February, it can seem like love is in the air! But for many people affected by ADHD dating is not always so simple. In Why is Dating Difficult When You Have ADHD, two ADHD experts discuss some of the challenges you might face…