Recognizing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms early is important for several reasons. Early identification allows for timely intervention, which can ...

There is no clear dividing line between those who are diagnosed with ADHD and those who are not since ADHD—much like blood ...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition. It affects the way the brain functions. Symptoms exist on a spectrum of severity ranging from mild to severe and ...

ADHD may not be overdiagnosed at all. Researchers say it’s more accurate to view it as a spectrum condition that changes over ...

Parents of young children with an excitable or exuberant temperament could adapt their parenting style to help moderate their child's potential development of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder ...

Sleep and ADHD have a complex relationship, both influencing the other. When a child with ADHD regularly wakes up too early, ADHD symptoms, medication, and underlying neurology may all be factors.

Some children with ADHD can be prone to overeating, while others can be so busy or unable to focus that they forget to eat.

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 ...

We often focus on medication risks and side effects, but there can also be benefits in reducing risks associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder when treated with medication.

It used to be a childhood disease. Now researchers are discovering that symptoms of the disorder seem to shift as we get ...

Bipolar disorder in children has similar symptoms to ADHD and major depression which often leads to misdiagnosis.