Adult ADHD treatment with methylphenidate improves daily functioning at work and employability, as well as core symptoms treated with stimulants, a new ...
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.
Rates of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are significantly higher among kids with ADHD, according to a systematic review published in the Journal of Attention Disorders. 1 that found 44% of children ...
Executive dysfunction is a term used to describe faults or weaknesses in the cognitive process that organizes thoughts and activities, prioritizes tasks, manages time efficiently, and makes decisions.
Dyslexia and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are distinctly different. Broadly, the former is a reading disorder; the latter is associated with impaired attention and/or impulse ...
When meltdowns hit, do your child’s big emotions, shutdowns, anxiety, and/or explosive behavior rock your family? Do homework, transitions, screen time, or everyday frustrations leave everyone ...
ADHD and sex: It’s a topic almost no one writes about, even though almost every adult with ADHD I’ve treated has had an ADHD-related sexual problem. One of the most common complaints is a lack of ...
Vitamin D supplementation is associated with decreased ADHD symptoms, including lower levels of hyperactivity and inattention in children, finds a new meta-analysis. 1 The research builds on previous ...
ADDitude is required reading for anyone touched by ADHD — plain & simple. The nation’s leading source of important news, expert advice, and judgment-free understanding for families and adults living ...
ADHD is a neurological disorder characterized by a persistent pattern of inattention — with or without hyperactivity and impulsivity — that interferes with daily functioning. While the prevalence ...
This ADHD symptom test was adapted from the ASRS Screener developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Workgroup on Adult ADHD ...