Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is often talked about as if it were a single condition. But anyone who works ...

Researchers have found that the severity of autism symptoms, rather than the diagnosis itself, is linked to patterns of brain connectivity associated with genes connected to autism and ADHD.

Is screen time really “frying” children’s brains? A recent Instagram reel by a doctor claims that rising cases of ADHD in children are largely driven by a common parenting mistake: excessive screen ex ...

The current classification of autism and ADHD may need an update. Research published in Molecular Psychiatry gathered 166 children aged 6 to 12, who were verbal, some of whom had a diagnosed ...

People often use ADD and ADHD interchangeably. Discover the medical history behind these terms and why doctors updated the official diagnosis years ago.

Stimulant medications like methylphenidate (Ritalin) and lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) are dispensed at a rate of 6.1 prescriptions per 100 Americans annually, rising to 24.6 per 100 among boys aged ...

A neurologic disorder is any condition that affects the brain and nerves throughout the body. Common neurologic conditions in children include epilepsy, cerebral palsy, attention deficit hyperactivity ...

For now, ADHD is still diagnosed as a single disorder with different behavioural presentations. Scientists have identified three distinct brain-based types of ADHD in children, a finding that could ...