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Study: Race Impacts Ratings of ADHD Behavior in Black Boys
A recent study investigated how racial differences might impact how adults rate the behavior of...
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Study: Autism Diagnosis Even After Age 50 Positively Impacts Patients’ Lives
Adults who receive an autism diagnosis later in life say they are better able to understand...
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Study: ADHD Treatment Associated with Reduced Intimate Partner Violence
Researchers from the Netherlands treated offenders of Intimate Partner Violence who had ADHD with...
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Some Autism Symptoms Linked to Poorer Functioning, Quality of Life in Children with ADHD
Children with ADHD who experience autism symptoms like repetitive behaviors and social interaction...
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A Child’s Autism Diagnosis May Impact Their Parents’ Diet and Weight, Research Shows
Several behaviors associated with autism spectrum disorder in children, like disruptive conduct and...
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Gaming Disorder and ADHD: Brain Scans Show Distinct Similarities
ADHD and Internet Gaming Disorder share many common symptoms, including inattention, impulsivity, and...
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Pediatricians Should Help Recognize and Remediate Educational Problems, AAP Says
Rarely do school problems begin or end at the classroom door. Inadequate sleep, learning...
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In-Utero Acetaminophen Exposure May Increase Risk for ADHD and Autism
Newborns exposed to high levels of acetaminophen in the womb were three times more likely to be...
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Faulty Communication Between Regions of the Brain Tied to ADHD
A new 20-year-long study has linked attention and hyperactivity to increased “noise” in the signal...
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Study: Prevalence of ADHD Among Adults More Than Doubles In a Decade
The prevalence of ADHD among adults rose by 123% between 2007 and 2016, according to a 10-year cohort...
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‘Scarce Evidence’ of Cannabinoid Effectiveness in Treating ADHD, Mental Disorders: Study
Scientists say more high-quality research is needed to study the efficacy of treating mental...
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Study: Medication Effectively Treats ADHD Symptoms in Adults with Comorbid Autism
Researchers from the Netherlands found that ADHD medication is effective and safe for treating ADHD...
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Executive Dysfunctions of ADHD Persist Into Adulthood: 25-Year Study
Executive functioning deficits continue beyond adolescence and young adulthood for individuals with...
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Study: Early Sleep Problems May Foreshadow a Child’s ADHD Diagnosis
Young children who experience nightmares and restless sleep are roughly twice as likely as their...
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Study: Mindfulness Therapy Could Effectively Treat ADHD in Children
Can mindfulness meditation help children with ADHD? In a small study, students with ADHD showed...