PEOPLE MIGHT CLAIM to have ADHD when they’re having an off day, they struggle to concentrate, or forget to do something. However, truly dealing with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder involves a ...

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

Elisabeth Lefebvre is a member of the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec (Quebec Order of Nurses). She has received funding from the Ministry of Higher Education. Université du Québec en ...

Children with ADHD often have seemingly boundless energy. Activities for children with ADHD that focus on movement, skill building, and sensory input can help direct their energy into beneficial ...

New research suggests that prescription stimulants for ADHD don't actually improve attention directly. They work on different pathways in the brain that support attention. .

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

A new study has found children born to mothers who experienced gestational diabetes (GDM) during pregnancy are more likely to develop attention-deficient hyperactive disorder (ADHD) and externalizing ...