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

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 ...

Groundbreaking research exploring the experiences of autistic psychiatrists has revealed that psychiatrists who are unaware that they themselves are autistic may fail to recognise the condition in ...

Research by ADHD pioneer William E. Pelham, Jr., who passed away last year, found that behavioral therapy—when used first—was ...

As a therapist, I recognize ADHD as a genuine neurodevelopmental disorder and see firsthand its rising prevalence in ...

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 ...

If you're dealing with ADHD and fatigue, the answer might be in your sleep. Many people unknowingly suffer from sleep apnea, ...

ADHD is well-documented in children, but what about adults? A new report says more studies are needed. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.

Findings suggest that beginning strictly with a behavioral therapy approach, without the addition of medication at that time, allows children a greater opportunity to develop self-regulation skills.

If your child is sensitive to these stimuli, they can rapidly lead to sensory overload, which might trigger an ADHD meltdown.