Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common neurodevelopmental conditions in the United ...

Hyperactivity is a state of being abnormally excited and displaying considerable activity. While some kids are content to color for hours or play quietly with blocks for half the day, others can't ...

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 ...

Early ADHD symptoms can affect preschool experiences, family relationships, peer interactions, and later school success.

Scientists have uncovered a surprising link between gut microbes, and brain development—offering new clues about ADHD, autism ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

I get into hot water for calling ADHD my “superpower”, and I do understand why. For plenty of people, it’s a drain rather ...

It's a Saturday afternoon at a kids' birthday party. Hordes of children are swarming between the spread of birthday treats and party games. Half-eaten cupcakes, biscuits and lollies litter the floor, ...