ADHD In Children
Do you suspect your child has ADHD? If you notice symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, disorganization, and intense emotions, your child may benefit from an ADHD evaluation. Learn more about signs, diagnostic tests, and treatment options here.
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ADHD Diagnosis in Kids
Q: “I Think My 5-Year-Old Has ADHD. The Doctor Disagrees.”
“Ask your pediatrician to administer norm-referenced rating scales (the Vanderbilt Assessment Scale...
Caregiver Blogs
“Girls with ADHD Need to Hear You Say These 5 Things”
“I wish I had grown up hearing the following words of encouragement – the things all girls with ADHD...
ADHD News & Research
Study: Chronic Fatigue Twice as Likely Among Children with ADHD
The link between ADHD and chronic fatigue is illuminated by a new study that suggests higher levels...
ADHD in Women
Wanted: ADHD Research on Women & Girls
Women are largely missing from ADHD research. As we celebrate Women’s Health Month in May, experts...
ADHD News & Research
New Type of MRI Reveals Brain Function Changes in Children with ADHD
New brain scans using arterial spin labeling (ASL) MRI show age-related changes in brain function...
Complementary Approaches to Managing ADHD
The Lifestyle Factors That Ease — and Worsen — ADHD Symptoms in Children
What helps ADHD in children? What worsens symptoms? Lifestyle and environmental factors — from diet,...
ADHD Diagnosis in Kids
Does My Child Have ADHD? A Parent’s Guide to Symptom Diagnosis & Treatment
A parent's guide to determining whether your child has ADHD and what treatment is best: recognizing...
Caregiver Blogs
“The Day My Hyperactive Toddler Aced His ADHD Test”
“Kip grabbed two mugs, kicked the cupboard door shut with a bang, and turned without looking. He...
Guest Blogs
The ADHD Symptoms in Children No One Talks About
What are the symptoms of ADD in children? Inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity are classic...
ADDitude for Professionals
How Collaborative Care Models Deliver Quality ADHD Care – Seamlessly
Collaborative care models – wherein primary care providers, case managers, and psychiatrists work as...
ADHD Diagnosis in Kids
Isn’t My 4-Year-Old Too Young to Be Diagnosed With ADHD? Common Parental Concerns and Answers
Preschool teachers, relatives, and even friends have commented on your child’s abnormal...
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder
Top Emotion Regulation Difficulties for Youth with ADHD
Emotion regulation difficulties in youth with ADHD range from irritability to DMDD. Here, caregivers...
Tourette's Syndrome
A Clinician’s Guide to Tic Disorders in Children
Childhood tics are common and often resolve on their own. But chronic tic disorders, including...
ADHD Symptoms in Children
Think Your Preschooler or Toddler Has ADHD? Ask These Four Questions
Is your toddler or preschooler's hyperactivity normal — or something more? Use this checklist to...
Symptom Tests
[Self-Test] Tic Disorders in Children
Could your child’s abrupt movements and involuntary sounds be signs of a tic disorder like Tourette...