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An analysis of data from the Twins Early Development Study revealed that the association between ADHD symptoms and emotional ...

If your child frequently suffers from daytime sleepiness and is consequently inattentive in school, do not ignore it.

Children with hyperactive ADHD may behave impulsively or aggressively, alienating peers as a result, while children with inattentive ADHD may appear withdrawn or unable to focus on games or ...

inattention, and impulsiveness must have been present before the age of 12 in order to be eventually diagnosed with ADHD. ADHD peaks during childhood. According to Nationwide Children’s Hospital ...

Is your bright, capable daughter having trouble staying focused, keeping up with assignments, or managing her time?

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) are terms often used interchangeably, but they are not quite the same. While both refer to conditions that affect ...

in children, at least six symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity-impulsivity, or both are necessary for an ADHD diagnosis. For those over 17 years old, five such symptoms are necessary.

Are firefighters perhaps especially prone to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? Beth Flaherty takes a closer ...

Early diagnosis and treatment of ADHD could help prevent young people from picking up smoking, per a new study.