Research by ADHD pioneer William E. Pelham, Jr., who passed away last year, found that behavioral therapy—when used first—was less expensive and more effective than medication in treating children ...

This graph visualizes how the trials included in the meta-analysis compared the effectiveness of different treatment strategies. The width of the lines connecting each treatment reflects the number of ...

Early ADHD symptoms can affect preschool experiences, family relationships, peer interactions, and later school success.

A comprehensive meta-analysis of 43 trials reveals that organizational strategies, third-wave therapy, and problem-solving techniques are among the most effective cognitive-behavioral therapy ...

This post is the second in a series, “Connecting Biology to Behavior: Inside the ADHD Brain." Read the first post to learn about the role of dopamine in ADHD behaviors. Your child shuts down on a ...

If you live with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, you know firsthand how this condition affects your brain. One of the biggest impacts is the way ADHD can make it difficult to ...

Jennifer Fisher, M.M.S.c., P.A.-C. Contributor Jennifer is a board-certified physician assistant. She earned her bachelor of science in kinesiology at James Madison University, then went on to obtain ...

Negative parenting behaviors may increase the likelihood that children with ADHD will develop internet gaming disorder, ...

Living with ADHD as an adult can mean years of working overtime to keep up with everyone else. Because of challenges with ...

CNS stimulants vs nonstimulants may yield better clinical outcomes for adolescents and young adults with ADHD and comorbid depression.

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a well-known neurodevelopmental disorder that affects the brain's ability to regulate attention and control impulses. It poses many challenges to ...