Last update:
Attention deficit disorders news
Attention deficit disorders
ADHD medications affect children's appetites. Here's how to manage this
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) impacts the ability to maintain attention to tasks. Often, it also involves impulsive behavior—saying or doing things without stopping to think first—as well as hyperactivity.
16 hours ago
0
0
Neuroscience
Study in mice links immune system to ADHD, neurobehavioral conditions
Building on research that has linked immune responses with certain neurobehavioral conditions, researchers at Duke Health have identified how a key infection-fighting function is involved in triggering hyperactive behaviors ...
Nov 21, 2024
0
0
Tantrums in children could be linked to ADHD
Preschool children who struggle to control their emotions and behavior have more symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder—known as ADHD—at age seven, a study suggests.
Nov 21, 2024
0
1
The youngest girls in class are more likely to receive ADHD medication
ADHD is the most common psychiatric diagnosis among children and adolescents. People with ADHD have difficulty concentrating, organizing, planning and carrying out activities.
Nov 20, 2024
0
0
Community partners key to success of vaccine clinic focused on neurodevelopmental conditions
A paper shows how partnering with the community can lead to more inclusive health care, especially for individuals with autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities. The article, published in Pediatrics, details the success ...
Nov 14, 2024
0
0
How ADHD may influence a child's weight
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder can influence a child's weight in ways that will shape their long-term health, a new study says. The work is published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent ...
Nov 11, 2024
0
0
Delving into the causes of attention deficits: Childhood adversity, lost sleep and dopamine
New research on the effects of adversity in childhood ties together stress, sleep loss, and attention deficits later in life. It also uncovers some of the underlying brain biology and potential treatment approaches—while ...
Nov 8, 2024
0
24
Eight reasons why ADHD diagnoses are increasing
For a long time it was assumed that somewhere between 5 and 6% of children have attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). But the rates, in practice, are often higher. The American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...
Nov 6, 2024
0
0
Study reinforces the benefits of beginning with behavioral therapy for kids with ADHD
Research by ADHD pioneer William E. Pelham, Jr., who passed away last year, found that behavioral therapy—when used first—was less expensive and more effective than medication in treating children with ADHD.
Nov 1, 2024
0
1
How fidgeting can help people with ADHD focus
Fidgeting is a common trait of ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder). Whether it's picking at fingernails or tapping a foot, many people with ADHD tend to move more often than those without the condition.
Oct 30, 2024
0
3
Experts urge tailored perinatal care for neurodivergent mothers
Research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has called for greater recognition of the needs of neurodivergent mothers during perinatal care.
Oct 29, 2024
0
1
How do genes shape the structures in our brains? Study finds new links to ADHD and Parkinson's
The human brain is a marvel of complexity. It contains specialized and interconnected structures controlling our thoughts, personality and behavior.
Oct 26, 2024
0
2
Putting community first: ADHD program challenges traditional research paradigms
Each fall, Dr. Emi Furukawa, Group Leader of OIST's Human Developmental Neurobiology Unit and Children's Research Center, attends the European Network for Hyperkinetic Disorders' (EUNETHYDIS) annual meeting, a conference ...
Oct 24, 2024
0
0
What are executive function delays? Research shows they're similar in ADHD and autism
Neurodevelopmental conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism affect about 1 in 10 children. These conditions impact learning, behavior and development.
Oct 21, 2024
0
41
Large-scale study of brain volume finds genetic links to Parkinson's disease and ADHD
In one of the largest-ever studies of DNA and brain volume, researchers have identified 254 genetic variants that shape key structures in the "deep brain," including those that control memory, motor skills, addictive behaviors ...
Oct 21, 2024
0
83
Tactile massage shown to aid sleep in adolescents with ADHD
A small-scale study conducted at the University of Gothenburg shows that tactile massage can relieve hyperactivity, impulsivity and attention deficit in ADHD. Young people also found that the massage made it easier to fall ...
Oct 16, 2024
0
0
1 in 4 adults suspect undiagnosed ADHD, survey finds
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder—also known as ADHD—is typically thought of as a childhood condition. But more adults are realizing that their struggles with attention, focus and restlessness could in fact be ...
Oct 14, 2024
0
0
ADHD: Misunderstood, underdiagnosed—and treatable
One in nine children in the U.S. have been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, according to data released in May by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More than 8% of college students have ...
Oct 12, 2024
0
29
About 6% of U.S. adults have ADHD, drug shortages are affecting treatment
More than 15.5 million U.S. adults have been diagnosed with ADHD, and nearly three-quarters of those taking medication to treat it say drug shortages are hampering their ability to get help, a new report finds.
Oct 10, 2024
0
3
What's driving the rise in ADHD diagnoses among children and adults?
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most commonly diagnosed behavioral disorder in children, and the numbers are only expected to rise. The CDC reported that in 2022, more than 7 million (11.4%) U.S. children ...
Oct 7, 2024
1
1
ADHD prescribing has changed over the years. A new guide aims to bring doctors up to speed
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most diagnosed childhood neurological disorder in Australia.
Oct 4, 2024
0
1
Autistic people and those with ADHD are more likely to have eating disorders
More than 1.1 million Australians are estimated to be living with an eating disorder. Around one-third of these people are neurodivergent.
Sep 30, 2024
0
0
Google trends reveals surge in ADHD medication searches during COVID-19 pandemic
In a study published in Brain Medicine, UCI researchers have uncovered a striking correlation between internet searches for ADHD medications and actual prescription rates during the COVID-19 pandemic. This finding opens up ...
Sep 24, 2024
0
0
Research suggests obesity in moms doubles the risk of autism in babies
Children born to mothers with obesity both before and during pregnancy have an increased risk of neuropsychiatric and behavioral conditions, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ...
Sep 24, 2024
0
0
Play, learn and empathize: New video game redefines the neurodiverse narrative
"Distracts others, has trouble paying attention and finds it difficult to follow instructions"—these are just some common observations parents, teachers and workplaces often make about people who are neurodivergent.
Sep 23, 2024
0
23
