Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition. It affects the way the brain functions. Symptoms exist on a spectrum of severity ranging from mild to severe and ...

Sleep and ADHD have a complex relationship, both influencing the other. When a child with ADHD regularly wakes up too early, ADHD symptoms, medication, and underlying neurology may all be factors.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be common, but it’s also sometimes hard to spot. ADHD is usually first diagnosed in childhood and is one of the ...

Recognizing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms early is important for several reasons. Early identification allows for timely intervention, which can ...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition characterized by inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity.

For children, symptoms must be unusual for the corresponding developmental stage, as some may represent typical behavior for one's age group. (Some evidence suggests that children who are young for ...

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- With daylight saving time coming to an end, parents can often see the effects on their sleep. But many may be mixing up a well-known sleep problem with attention hyperactivity ...

The scientists found that babies who were especially active and energetic in their first month of life were far more ...

ADHD can bring different challenges as children develop and have new experiences. Cultivating your role model skills, and helping your child celebrate their unique interactions with the world, lays ...

Wendy always struggled with completing tasks, but it was so much more than that. She would start a project, then start doing something else, only to become distracted and never finish the project.

A recent study published in the Journal of Attention Disorders provides new evidence that difficult childhood experiences may contribute to symptoms of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) ...

A new study suggests that common medications prescribed to help manage ADHD, such as Adderall and Ritalin, may work ...