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What is AuDHD? Five important things to know when someone has both autism and ADHD
You may have seen some new ways to describe when someone is autistic and also has attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The terms "AuDHD" or sometimes "AutiADHD" are being used on social media, with people describing ...
Jul 10, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
New study reveals high rates of missed GP appointments among patients with ADHD
Patients with ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) are 60% to 90% more likely to miss appointments with their doctors, compared to the general population, according to the first study to examine this issue within ...
Jul 9, 2024
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Boosting sleep and limiting screen time are key steps for unmedicated youth with ADHD, study finds
More than 6 million children in America have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Now, a new study co-led by the University of Missouri has uncovered a striking correlation: Unmedicated youth ...
Jul 8, 2024
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Daydream a lot? Feel sluggish? Stare into space? You might have cognitive disengagement syndrome
Do you find that you daydream a lot? Are you often sluggish and tend to disengage easily when doing a task? You might have cognitive disengagement syndrome, or CDS.
Jul 7, 2024
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Link between prenatal drug use and ADHD
Prenatal use of alcohol, tobacco and cannabis has all been independently associated with adverse health impacts on the baby. But many people who use these substances during pregnancy aren't using them in isolation.
Jun 27, 2024
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Mealtimes can be tough when your child is autistic or has ADHD. Here are 5 tips to try
Gathering as a family for a meal can serve several purposes: from social connection to nutrition. But this can also make eating and mealtimes tricky to manage when someone in the family is neurodivergent.
Jun 18, 2024
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Teenagers with ADHD more likely to self-harm, research shows
New research has highlighted the higher risk of self-harm and suicide among teenagers with ADHD and the need for better-tailored intervention strategies.
Jun 18, 2024
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Sleep disorders in childhood found to increase the risk of developing ADHD symptoms
An investigation shows the close relationship between childhood sleep disorders and the development of ADHD symptoms in preadolescence. The study, recently published in the European Journal of Pediatrics, represents important ...
Jun 17, 2024
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ADHD patients could face disrupted access to meds following fraud case
The two top officers of a telehealth company that began to distribute ADHD drugs widely during the pandemic have been charged with health care fraud, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday.
Jun 14, 2024
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Researchers find risk of suffering school bullying triples in children with autistic spectrum disorders
A research team from the URV's Nutrition and Mental Health group has studied the prevalence of autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in schoolchildren in the Tarragona region. ...
Jun 10, 2024
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Younger children are more commonly diagnosed with ADHD than their older classmates, says new study
New research, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that teachers may be attributing signs of age-related immaturity in children, to conditions such as Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or ...
Jun 6, 2024
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New study finds that both stimulant and non-stimulant medications improve cognition in ADHD
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most prevalent neurodevelopmental disorders and can persist into adulthood in the majority of cases. ADHD is associated with deficits in cognitive functions, in ...
Jun 5, 2024
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FDA approves first liquid, nonstimulant ADHD treatment
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Tris Pharma's once-daily Onyda XR (clonidine hydrochloride) as the first liquid, nonstimulant treatment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Jun 4, 2024
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Program supporting psychological well-being and parenting skills of mothers of children with ADHD proves effective
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by elevated levels of inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity that can impair academic and social functioning. ADHD ...
Jun 4, 2024
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Study promotes digital help for adults with ADHD
Digital health experts at Flinders University are developing a mobile self-monitoring app model to assist adults with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) take a more pro-active role in their "wellness journey."
May 30, 2024
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Noise-cancelling headphones, earplugs and earmuffs—do they really help neurodivergent people?
Noise can make it hard to concentrate, especially for people who are extra sensitive to it.
May 27, 2024
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Sweden orders review after 'explosion' of ADHD cases
Sweden is seeing "an explosion" of ADHD cases among children that has put it far above the global average, the government said Friday as it ordered a review to find out why.
May 24, 2024
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Research shows ADHD goes beyond core symptoms and needs a holistic approach
New research has revealed the extensive impact of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) highlighting mental health vulnerabilities, physical health risks, and societal implications, emphasizing the need for a holistic ...
May 23, 2024
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Approximately one in nine U.S. children diagnosed with ADHD: New study highlights growing public health concern
An exploration into the national U.S. dataset on children ever diagnosed with ADHD has revealed an "ongoing and ever-expanding" public health issue.
May 23, 2024
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One in two children with ADHD experience emotional problems, study finds
Cambridge scientists have shown that problems regulating emotions—which can manifest as depression, anxiety and explosive outbursts—may be a core symptom of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
May 22, 2024
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