Powerful psychotropic drugs are often the next step, even though their combined effects in young children haven’t been ...

Medically reviewed by Patricia Mikula, PharmD Key Takeaways ADHD is often treated with medications and behavioral therapy.

Is it normal childhood behavior or could it be ADHD? Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, delves into why ADHD diagnosis often goes beyond the scope of a pediatrician's role in a traditional well-visit and ...

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 ...

ADHD cases have risen considerably in the U.S. As of 2022, around 1 in 9 children had been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder at some point in ...

Study shows a developmental lag in a certain brain area in kids with ADHD. Nov. 12, 2007— -- Kids with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder lag three years behind their peers when it comes to ...

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 ...

Are we seeing the signs and symptoms of ADHD clearly? A 2024 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed a staggering uptick in ADHD diagnoses among American children. But many ...

For a child who struggles to pay attention and learn in school, an accurate diagnosis of attention deficit disorder (ADHD) can be life-changing. The diagnosis can name and thereby validate the ...

It used to concern me that my son could not name half of the kids in his grade, most of whom he had been in school with since kindergarten. Attention and working memory are two key components of ...

How early ADHD treatment escalates into polypharmacy, why skills matter more than pills, and what must change to protect ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Statistics show that approximately 5-10% of children worldwide are diagnosed with ADHD, making it one of the most common childhood neurodevelopmental disorders. ADHD is ...