As a therapist, I recognize ADHD as a genuine neurodevelopmental disorder and see firsthand its rising prevalence in ...
A decade passed before they came to understand their gender identity, though they say the years of living with and ...
By the criteria of the World Health Organisation 1-2% of British children and adolescents qualify; by those of the American ...
While the vast majority of children who are diagnosed with the condition do have it, recent evidence suggests there may be some overdiagnosis happening in kids and teens, particularly among those with ...
Research by ADHD pioneer William E. Pelham, Jr., who passed away last year, found that behavioral therapy—when used first—was ...
Tata is one of 15 children with special needs (such as ADHD, dyslexia, autism, and speech or hearing impairments) who ...
If your child is having a hard time focusing in school and tends to act out at home, it might be something that afflicts many ...
The CDC reports that half of all adults with an ADHD diagnosis received the diagnosis in adulthood. "There is an increase in ...
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International guidelines recommend people limit how much coffee they drink during pregnancy. Consuming caffeine – a stimulant ...
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For some elite athletes, neurodivergence can be a super strength
The hyperfocus of ADHD and autism that make sitting in a classroom or social interactions difficult can be a huge asset for elite athletes.