For decades, ADHD was widely associated with hyperactivity or impulsivity. But researchers now recognize that not everyone with ADHD displays those traits. Students with inattentive ADHD, for example, ...

A pediatric neurologist explains the key differences between ADHD and autism in children, their overlapping traits, and why early, accurate diagnosis matters.

Does your neurodivergent kid's mind tend to wander? That might actually be a good thing. A new study discovered that so-called deliberate mind wandering can give people with ADHD the freedom to ...

Research suggests up to 50-70% of children with ADHD have sleep problems, with delayed sleep onset and bedtime resistance ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Differences in how ADHD is defined explain why the condition is sometimes perceived as overdiagnosed. Catherine Falls ...

Tantrums and meltdowns can be a normal part of early childhood, says Dr Jo. But longer and more intense meltdowns are particularly common for neurodivergent children. She explains: ‘Tantrums and ...

A new study from Washington University School of Medicine challenges the long-held belief about how ADHD medications work. Researchers found that common stimulant drugs like Ritalin and Adderall may ...

This transcript was prepared by a transcription service. This version may not be in its final form and may be updated. Ryan Knutson: Do you want to just start by introducing yourselves? Danielle ...

Danielle Gansky was 7 years old when an administrator at her upscale private girls’ school in suburban Philadelphia flagged problems with her academic performance. She was a bubbly and creative kid, ...