Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition characterized by inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity.

“Sit still and pay attention!” I’ll never forget my first grade teacher’s stern words, which played on repeat, no matter how hard I tried to comply. That combination was impossible for what I’d later ...

After evaluating scans of almost 5,800 children with and without attention deficit disorder, US researchers discovered that ...

A new study suggests that common medications prescribed to help manage ADHD, such as Adderall and Ritalin, may work ...

FIU Psychology Associate Professor and Director of the Center for Children and Families Katie Hart recently took the stage at TEDxMiami: Beyond Boundaries to share how early, evidence-based support ...

Pediatricians are too quick to prescribe medication for young children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, a new analysis shows. The American Academy of ...

Many families find themselves in a familiar situation: after a child is diagnosed with ADHD, a parent begins recognizing similar traits in themselves. This realization isn’t unusual—ADHD often runs in ...

Drugs like Adderall and Ritalin appear to help children with ADHD by activating brain areas involved in alertness and motivation.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Asian, Black and Hispanic children with ADHD were less likely to be prescribed medication early vs. white ...

Children with ADHD hear constant criticism disguised as advice, and most of it makes things worse rather than better. These ...