ADHD Essentials
What is ADHD? Here, learn the science behind this neurological condition, current statistics regarding diagnosis and treatment of its symptoms, and other essential information for parents, adults, and professionals.
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Types of ADHD
ADD vs. ADHD Symptoms: What’s the Difference?
ADD is the term commonly used to describe symptoms of inattention, distractibility, and poor working...
ADHD Symptoms in Adults
ADHD Symptoms in Adults: ADD Checklist & Test
Do I have ADD? Adults with ADHD symptoms including distractibility, impulsivity, disorganization,...
What Causes ADHD?
Is ADHD Genetic? Yes and No
What causes ADHD? Is it a genetic or hereditary condition? Influenced by culture and environment?...
Free Downloads
Free Expert Overview of Common ADHD Diagnosis Mistakes
Doctors or medical professionals sometimes diagnose ADHD too quickly or without considering all the...
ADHD Symptoms in Children
The ADHD Test for Kids: ADD Symptom Checklist
ADHD in children often means distractibility, hyperactivity, and impulsivity — 3 common symptoms. If...
Symptom Tests for Adults
[Self-Test] Do I Have Adult Hyperactive and Impulsive ADHD?
What do hyperactivity and impulsivity look like in an adult with ADHD? Could your feelings of...
Executive Dysfunction
Executive Dysfunction, Explained!
Executive dysfunction is a brain-based impairment that impacts a person's ability to analyze,...
ADHD Symptoms in Children
ADHD in Children: Symptoms, Evaluations & Treatments
Children who exhibit these symptoms of ADHD — inattentive or hyperactive and impulsive — may warrant...
Ask the Experts
Can You Be “Too Smart” to Have ADHD?
"My teen has an IQ of 130, but she is still distracted and impulsive. Can people with high...
ADHD Myths & Facts
In the Shadow of a Stereotype: New Facts About ADHD
"Findings from neuroscience, brain imaging, and clinical research have dramatically changed the old...
ADHD Statistics
ADHD, by the Numbers
How common is attention deficit disorder? Diagnoses among children continue to rise every year, but...
Symptom Tests for Adults
[Self-Test] Do I Have ADD?
Symptoms of ADD in adults can show up as lack of motivation, procrastination, and difficulty...
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Boost Your ADHD IQ: Latest Diagnosis and Treatment Guidelines
Impress your friends and family with your high "ADHD IQ," by reading up on the most current diagnosis...
ADHD Comorbidities & Related Conditions
The ADHD Symptoms We Misdiagnose
Mood swings. Sleeplessness. Oppositional behavior. If you or your child exhibits these ADHD symptoms,...