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Read the latest information about attention deficit disorder (ADHD) and related neurological conditions including depression, anxiety, oppositional defiant disorder, learning disabilities, and more. Prepared specifically for ADHD professionals, educators, and clinicians.
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Guest Blogs
Was Vayarin a Proven ADHD Treatment? Questioning Nutraceutical Clinical Studies
ADHD expert David W. Goodman questions the research that linked Vayarin to improved ADHD symptoms,...
ADHD News & Research
Research: 100% of Mindfulness Therapy Studies Show ADHD Symptom Improvement
Mindfulness Based Interventions (MBI) are an increasingly popular natural treatment for mental...
Managing Treatment
Special Report: How You Are Treating ADHD or ADD Today
There are more treatment options available for ADHD than ever before. Which ones are people using,...
ADHD News & Research
The ADHD Gender Gap Is Closing for Older Women
As more women and their medical providers learn about the symptoms of ADHD in adults and the benefits...
ADHD News & Research
Study: Methylphenidate is Effective Long-Term ADHD Treatment
Methylphenidate, a central nervous system stimulant medication commonly used to treat ADHD symptoms,...
Brain Training
Brain Training for ADHD: What Is It? Does It Work?
Unsure what constitutes ADHD brain training? You’re not alone — this alternative treatment means...
Typical ADHD Behaviors
Uncomfortable Truths About the ADHD Nervous System
Easily bored, sensitive to distractions, creative, and intense. If you grew up with ADHD symptoms,...
ADHD Comorbidities & Related Conditions
What is Sluggish Cognitive Tempo? SCT Symptoms and Treatments
Sluggish Cognitive Tempo is an attention disorder defined by Russell Barkley, Ph.D., as distinct from...
ADHD News & Research
Study: ADHD Likely More Prevalent in Elite Athletes
Data suggests that ADHD is more common among elite athletes, however lingering stigma and concerns...
Executive Functions
The ADHD Brain Processes Rewards & Consequences Differently
Traditional carrots and sticks don’t motivate students with ADHD – that much is clear. But the...
On-Demand Webinars
Free Webinar Replay: Emotions and ADHD: What Clinicians Need to Know for Accurate Diagnosis
In this hour-long webinar-on-demand, learn how to distinguish mood disordersand depression from ADHD,...
ADHD News & Research
A Fix for Inconsistent, Ineffective ADHD Medication Use?
Many patients with ADHD don’t adhere to their prescribed treatment regimens — usually because...
ADHD News & Research
Study: Seizure Medication Used During Pregnancy Linked to ADHD in Children
A new study of nearly a million children in Denmark shows increased incidences of ADHD in the...
ADHD News & Research
Research: Students with ADHD Benefit Most from One-to-One Support for Self-Regulation
A new study finds that individualized interventions focused on teaching students how to manage their...
ADHD News & Research
Best First-Line ADHD Medications for Children, Adults: Study Results
The most effective first-line, short-term ADHD medication is methylphenidate for children and...