Sleep apnea in kids with ADHD is prevalent; adenoidectomy and pediatric CPAP can help both disorders, finds new research.

Do ADHD meds stunt growth? A new 30-year study tracking more than 64,000 children found stimulants have a negligible effect on adult height.

Adult ADHD treatment with methylphenidate improves daily functioning at work and employability, as well as core symptoms treated with stimulants, a new ...

Stimulant medications are the undisputed heavyweights of ADHD treatment, reliably reducing symptoms and impairments. The two stimulant classes – methylphenidate and amphetamine – are prescribed as a ...

When my son, William, was little, he soaked up information like a sponge. When it came to reading, however, his eyes darted everywhere but on the page. Memorizing letters and sight words was a ...

What Is Intention Deficit Disorder? Intention deficit disorder is not a real diagnosis but a term I used to describe what I believe is a central struggle of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ...

“RSD is real. It’s embodied. It’s deeply impairing. We know this anecdotally, even if formal science is catching up.” This is how Dr. James Kustow, a leading UK-based psychiatrist who specializes in ...

The distinct symptom profiles of ADHD — namely, inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity — follow their own unique behavioral and developmental pathways, and they may benefit from targeted ...

Dating abuse is more prevalent among youth with ADHD and mental health conditions than it is among their neurotypical peers, according to a new analysis published in the Journal of Interpersonal ...

Q: “Where can I go to get evaluated for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis as an adult? What type of professional or specialist performs an adult autism diagnosis, and what does the process ...

Excessive screen time and social media use exacerbate ADHD symptoms and may impact brain development in children with the condition, according to two new studies. Social media (e.g., Snapchat or ...

Mindfulness — an attention and awareness training — is a helpful tool for reducing anxiety, stress, and worry among adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD or ADD). In recent years, ...