ADHD cases have risen considerably in the U.S. As of 2022, around 1 in 9 children had been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder at some point in ...

ADHD is often treated with medications and behavioral therapy. Stimulants are first-choice medications for children with ADHD. ADHD symptoms in children can include inattention, hyperactivity, and ...

Is it normal childhood behavior or could it be ADHD? Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, delves into why ADHD diagnosis often goes beyond the scope of a pediatrician's role in a traditional well-visit and ...

Study shows a developmental lag in a certain brain area in kids with ADHD. Nov. 12, 2007— -- Kids with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder lag three years behind their peers when it comes to ...

Winter indoor confinement can lead to an increase in hyperactivity in children with ADHD and ASD. Given their limited outdoor time, parents will need to be creative with indoor diversions ...

Kids with ADHD, anxiety, and depression often struggle at bedtime. Expert reveals why sleep is harder and how mental health ...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) needs little introduction. Restless, impulsive, inattentive, and distractible children with low frustration tolerance ...

It used to concern me that my son could not name half of the kids in his grade, most of whom he had been in school with since kindergarten. Attention and working memory are two key components of ...

Danielle Gansky was 7 years old when an administrator at her upscale private girls’ school in suburban Philadelphia flagged problems with her academic performance. She was a bubbly and creative kid, ...

For a child who struggles to pay attention and learn in school, an accurate diagnosis of attention deficit disorder (ADHD) can be life-changing. The diagnosis can name and thereby validate the ...