Jennifer had no problems in preschool. In kindergarten, she seemed to learn her letters and numbers, and could read a dozen words on sight. Her teacher said that she was doing well, but her parents ...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental conditions affecting children, adolescents, and adults, impacting 3-7 ...

Kids are balls of energy. They squirm in their chairs; they run when you tell them to walk; they stop in the middle of cleaning their room to play with their toys. These are all normal parts of being ...

Between work, kids, and social activities, everyone feels a little overwhelmed from time to time. But if you can’t concentrate long enough to get through a movie or flip through a whole magazine, ...

Alison Poulton is affiliated with the Australian ADHD Professionals Association (AADPA). Dr Poulton discloses personal fees and non-financial support from Shire/Takeda, and royalties from Disruptive ...

All children can exhibit inattention, fidget, or act impulsively from time to time. How can you tell whether your child’s behavior is within the normal range, or if they might have attention deficit ...

Fulfilling occupations for people with ADHD typically involve working in high-intensity, creative, or very structured fields. About 60% of people continue to have symptoms of ADHD into adulthood, ...