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 ...

Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder process unexpected sounds differently than their peers, and these ...

Attention deficit disorder, with or without hyperactivity (ADHD), can be a problem outside of school because it disrupts the quality of life of families. Between stigmatization, chronic stress and ...

Disparities in ADHD care show that girls and minority youth face longer wait times for treatment initiation following a diagnosis.

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 ...

Children can have symptoms from either or both categories to qualify for an ADHD diagnosis. To be diagnosed, symptoms must start before the age of 12, be present for at least 6 months, be present in ...

Stimulants like methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta, and others) are the most commonly prescribed ADHD medications for children. They work by increasing brain chemicals such as dopamine and ...

Children with ADHD are often bright, spontaneous, and caring. But parenting them is not without its challenges. Behavioral problems—from forgetting to do chores to outright defiance—can be frustrating ...

ADHD can bring different challenges as children develop and have new experiences. Cultivating your role model skills, and helping your child celebrate their unique interactions with the world, lays ...

Children with ADHD who begin taking stimulant medications at a younger age may develop higher brain iron levels than those ...

A new narrative review finds that observational studies linking food allergy and ADHD in children are inconsistent and ...