For decades, ADHD was widely associated with hyperactivity or impulsivity. But researchers now recognize that not everyone with ADHD displays those traits. Students with inattentive ADHD, for example, ...

Many professional women assume their overwhelm, procrastination, and disorganization are character flaws. However, it may be ...

Individuals with ADHD have unique strengths. When they are acknowledged and used, they correlate with a better quality of life and lower anxiety.

For decades, ADHD stimulant medications have been thought to sharpen attention, but new research has uncovered something very different is at play. These drugs don't actually provide laser-sharp focus ...

ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) affects a child's ability to focus, sit still, and practice self-control. About 1 in 20 children have ADHD, but this condition rarely flies solo. Two ...

Alison Poulton is a member of the Australasian ADHD Professionals Association and ADHD Australia. She has received personal fees and non-financial support from Shire/Takeda; and book royalties from ...

Children diagnosed with ADHD often don’t have the tools yet to explain it to others. But it’s important to be open about this diagnosis. It’s especially key as your child ages, as peers, educators, ...