If a teacher says that a child is struggling to pay attention in class, the quick conclusion might be to get them tested for ADHD. A Bethesda-based neuro-optometrist says it might be something else: ...

ADHD is officially a disorder of deficits in attention, behavior and focus. But patients point out upsides, like curiosity. Research is now catching up.

TOLEDO, Ohio — As the back-to-class season approaches, some parents and teachers are preparing for more than just new schedules and supplies for their students. For ...

Lancet Psychiatry study shows for first time that younger children are no more likely to lose ADHD diagnosis over time than older classmates Experts in charge of study examined data from more than ...

Children under 16 can be diagnosed with ADHD if they exhibit six related symptoms — like squirming, interrupting, getting ...

Kids who are the youngest in their school year may be at higher odds of an erroneous diagnosis of ADHD or autism Teachers were more prone to these errors than parents were, a study found Adults are ...

Parents worried about their child falling behind academically because they are born later in the school year, are being warned their child is also more likely to be wrongly diagnosed with attention ...

Earlier this year, Clara Pitts got the news she was hoping for: She had been accepted to her dream school, Brigham Young University. It was a feat made all the more joyful for Clara and her family ...

Best Adderall Alternatives Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that ...

Youngest children in their class with ADHD are just as likely to keep the diagnosis when enter adulthood as older pupils in their year group. In the past, scientists have questioned the validity of ...