For a long time it was assumed that somewhere between 5 and 6% of children have attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). But the rates, in ...

Rates of ADHD diagnosis are rocketing in developed countries. A professor of child and adult psychiatry explains why.

The investigation, which focused on adults and not children ... service to people seeking help for ADHD. We have prioritised treating people with a valid assessment instead of carrying out ...

They point to other, non-pharmaceutical interventions that have been shown to make a difference to people with symptoms, from ...

A psychologist at East Texas Assessment said the rate of diagnoses for ADHD has been increasing for children and adults.

These tools provide a comprehensive view of a child’s behavior. Observe Consistency Across Settings: ADHD symptoms typically appear in multiple settings, such as at home and school. If symptoms only ...

This process involves trying school-based approaches such as literacy, mathematics and nurture groups, before seeking help ...

Some people could have missed being diagnosed as a child for many reasons ... many could no longer use the same coping tools, ...

and a thorough clinical assessment of an individual’s academic, social, and emotional functioning and developmental level. There are existing guidelines for the proper diagnosis and treatment of ADHD ...

This guidance represents the view of NICE, arrived at after careful consideration of the evidence available. When exercising their judgement, healthcare professionals are expected to take this ...

Riverside, California (AP) — A California man was sentenced Friday to seven years in prison for abusing foster children he had assigned to care for in his home, including some who had been ...