Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how the brain regulates ...

The Conners scale can be used to screen children and adults for ADHD. However, research is mixed on its effectiveness. Regardless, it should not be the only assessment used when diagnosing ADHD. The ...

HERSHEY, Pa. — Approximately 7 million children in the United States between the ages of three and 17 have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to the Centers ...

My oldest child was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 7 years old. Now he is 13 and a full blown teenager, with eye rolling and moodiness. It's hard for me to separate what is him being a regular ...

Kids are balls of energy. They squirm in their chairs; they run when you tell them to walk; they stop in the middle of cleaning their room to play with their toys. These are all normal parts of being ...

ADHD is the most common neurobiological disorder in children. The key word being neurobiological. When in the throes of raising a neurodivergent child, it’s easy to forget that their behavior is ...

Many preschoolers with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) aren't getting the recommended form of treatment that could help them, new research shows ...

Healthcare professionals may use different methods to diagnose ADHD in adults. This may involve interviews, questions for both you and your family, and other standardized tests. No single test ...

Parents of children who fidget, daydream, and enjoy running and jumping should not automatically be concerned about ADHD. This is the argument of a team of experts, comprised of a pediatrician, social ...