If your child has ADHD, you know that some days are harder than others. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a mental disorder classified into three types ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Recognizing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms early is important for several reasons. Early identification allows for timely intervention, which can ...

There are two groups of medications a doctor may prescribe for a child with ADHD. These include stimulants and nonstimulants. A doctor may recommend a combination of medications and behavioral ...

When kids with ADHD need medicines to help with symptoms like hyperactivity, inattention, or impulsivity, doctors usually suggest stimulants first. But some children don’t respond well to these drugs ...

What Happens to ADHD and Its Symptoms With Age? People can find out they have ADHD at any age, but it’s most often diagnosed in kids around age 6. Experts – and many parents – used to think that ADHD ...

A friend of mine recently posted a photo on her Instagram account of neurographic art. My first thought was that it looked like doodling and it reminded me of my ADHD son’s constant doodling on his ...

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 ...

Healthy Insights: Expert driven. Evidence-Based. Actionable Health Guidance. From our team of medical experts. Why This Matters to You A new study shows that babies born with ADHD typically start life ...