ADHD Symptoms
The symptoms of ADHD vary by individual and by sub-type: inattentive, hyperactive, or combined. Here, take symptom tests and learn more about inattention, distractibility, disorganization, time blindness, impulsivity, and other common signs of attention deficit disorder.
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ADHD Statistics
ADHD, by the Numbers
How common is attention deficit disorder? Diagnoses among children continue to rise every year, but...
ADHD Myths & Facts
What Is ADHD? Definition, Myths & Truth
Our understanding of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder has grown significantly over the last...
ADHD Symptoms in Adults
ADHD Humor: You Know You Have ADHD When…
...you read the last page of a book first because you can't wait to find out how it ends, or you hunt...
ADHD Symptoms in Children
Your Child’s ADHD Is an Iceberg
Attention deficit disorder is multi-faceted, far-reaching, and largely hidden. What caregivers and...
How ADHD Is Diagnosed
How Is ADHD Diagnosed?
When diagnosing ADHD, some symptoms are more obvious than others. But even if your child is hanging...
ADHD in Girls
What ADHD Looks Like in Girls and Women
Many young girls with ADHD — most with inattentive symptoms — are being drowned out by loud,...
How ADHD Is Diagnosed
Your Complete ADHD Diagnosis and Testing Guide
A thorough ADHD diagnosis includes symptom tests and interviews, plus a through medical history and...
Types of ADHD
How ADHD (Inattentive Type) Looks A Lot Like Learning Disabilities
Problems with organization, focus, and time management often point to inattentive-type ADHD. But...
What Causes ADHD?
Culture Vs. Biology: What Causes ADHD?
Most researchers point to genetics and heredity as causes of ADD or ADHD. Some scientists are...
ADHD Statistics
The History of ADHD and Its Treatments
ADHD wasn’t called ADHD until the late 1980s, but its core symptoms have been recognized as a...
Typical ADHD Behaviors
Exaggerated Emotions: How and Why ADHD Triggers Intense Feelings
"Challenges with processing emotions start in the brain itself. Sometimes the working memory...
Executive Dysfunction
What Is Executive Function? 7 Deficits Tied to ADHD
What is executive function? The cognitive skills that help us plan, prioritize, and execute complex...
The ADHD Brain
3 Defining Features of ADHD That Everyone Overlooks
The textbook signs of ADD — inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity — fail to reflect several of...
Typical ADHD Behaviors
What Is ADHD Hyperfocus?
Hyperfocus, a common — but confusing — symptom of ADHD, is the ability to zero in intensely on an...
Executive Dysfunction
Executive Dysfunction, Explained!
Executive dysfunction is a brain-based impairment that impacts a person's ability to analyze,...