After accounting for factors including age, sex, education level, psychiatric diagnoses and medical history, ADHD medication was associated with reduced rates of a first occurrence of four of the five ...

Challenges with impulsivity and emotional regulation may present as aggression in children with ADHD. These behaviors can be challenging, but a mental health professional can help create an effective ...

HERSHEY, Pa. — Approximately 7 million children in the United States between the ages of three and 17 have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to the Centers ...

This post is the second in a series, “Connecting Biology to Behavior: Inside the ADHD Brain." Read the first post to learn about the role of dopamine in ADHD behaviors. Your child shuts down on a ...

According to a new study, ADHD medications offer far greater benefits than just alleviating the usual symptoms. Especially those affected by recurring problematic behavior patterns such as substance ...

While ADHD and autism often get mentioned together they represent distinct neurological conditions that affect people in fundamentally different ways. Recent research has revealed crucial differences ...

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 ...

Parents often have high expectations for their children, hoping to motivate them toward success. However, when children feel pressured to meet rigid or unrealistic standards, they may develop ...