Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition. It affects the way the brain functions. Symptoms exist on a spectrum of severity ranging from mild to severe and ...

A recent study published in the Journal of Attention Disorders provides new evidence that difficult childhood experiences may ...

Neurodevelopmental disorders like autism and ADHD often share symptoms, including challenges with social situations, staying focused and managing emotions. But research suggests there could be a ...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be common, but it’s also sometimes hard to spot. ADHD is usually first diagnosed in childhood and is one of the ...

To make an accurate diagnosis of ADHD, a comprehensive assessment is needed. This includes a clinical interview to evaluate ...

Given the fuzzy character of the disorder, the symptoms of ADHD are not always clear cut. Since everyone experiences inattention or impulsivity from time to time, an individual’s symptoms must be ...

ADHD is a widely misunderstood condition. Knowing what ADHD is, and what it isn’t, can raise awareness of the condition and ...

Many girls with ADHD aren't diagnosed until their late teens or adulthood. My recent research points to a possible ...

Are rising ADHD diagnoses a cultural trend, a misunderstanding, or evidence of a real neurodevelopmental difference? This ...

A study of 962 Norwegian children at ages 4, 6, and 8, investigated the bidirectional relationship between the development of ADHD symptoms in young children and rejection by peers. Children with ...

Research discovered that people with ADHD were more likely to strongly identify with character strengths including creativity ...