For a long time it was assumed that somewhere between 5 and 6% of children have attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder ...

Most people think of children when they hear the term attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). But 30%-70% of kids with ADHD continue having symptoms when they grow up. WebMD provides an ...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most commonly diagnosed behavioral disorder in children, and the numbers are only expected to rise. The CDC ...

Finally, we emphasize that the procedure recommended to diagnose ADHD should not be different, or more difficult, than assessment procedures for other psychiatric disorders, which are all still ...

Public health services have been unable to keep pace with growing demand for ADHD assessments and other services.

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 ...

A woman who has been waiting for an ADHD assessment for over two years says she feels "let down" after being told appointments have now been put on hold due to unprecedented demand. Rhianne Hill ...

Meanwhile, the clinic will not accept direct referrals. Families seeking an ADHD assessment for their child are advised to ...

But it is often misdiagnosed. Doctor Viorrito says, “Sleep apnea, especially in our school-aged children can look exactly like ADHD.” A report from the American Sleep Apnea Association suggests that ...

There are more than 9,000 children and young people on a waiting list for an autism assessment, and more than 4,000 for an ADHD one, meaning they could be waiting between three to four years.

But many may be mixing up a well-known sleep problem with attention hyperactivity disorder or ADHD. If your child is having a hard time focusing in school and tends to act out at home, it might be ...