A new study reports that the widespread cognitive difficulties in children with learning problems appear to be a core feature of their condition, independent of their attentional behaviors. In ...

Frustrated girl doing homework Study participants underwent neuropsychology and executive function testing at baseline and 2- and 10-year follow-ups. Having ADHD symptoms during childhood and ...

Counting bears are frequently used in early childhood classrooms and may be especially useful for students with math disabilities as they learn that numbers correspond with a certain quantity of items ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Kids with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder are more likely to have writing problems such as poor spelling and grammar than their peers, suggests a new study. And ...

Scientists are mapping the characteristics that adults with ADHD share—and revealing new coping strategies for people living ...

Drugs like Adderall and Ritalin appear to help children with ADHD by activating brain areas involved in alertness and ...

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 ...

Share on Pinterest A new study suggests that adults with ADHD may require more mental health support. Image credit: Counter/Getty Images. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a ...

New research suggests that prescription stimulants for ADHD don't actually improve attention directly. They work on different pathways in the brain that support attention. .