ADHD News & Research
Study: ADHD in Girls Linked to High Risk for Non-Suicidal Self-Injury
The majority of adolescents with ADHD and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) were girls in a recent...
diagnosing kids
How to recognize, diagnose, and understand symptoms of ADHD and related conditions like anxiety and depression in children.
ADHD News & Research
Meta-Analysis: Prevalence of ADHD Diagnoses Higher Among Black Americans
In a recent meta-analysis, researchers found a greater prevalence of ADHD diagnoses among Black...
Learning Challenges
What Does Twice Exceptional Mean?
The intellectual potential of twice exceptional youth is great but sometimes difficult to recognize...
ADHD Comorbidities & Related Conditions
What Is Conduct Disorder? CD Signs, Causes, and Treatments
Conduct disorder is characterized by severe antisocial and aggressive behavior. It typically appears...
Guest Blogs
“I Felt Guilty for Feeling Guilty… and Overwhelmed… and Angry… and Inconsolable.”
“Research suggests that a subset of people with ADHD have overactive amygdalae, the parts of the...
ADHD News & Research
Genetic Meta-Analysis: Risk for ADHD is Higher When a Child’s Parent Has ADHD
Is ADHD genetic? Children of parents who have ADHD have an increased risk of developing symptoms,...
ADDitude ADHD Experts Podcast
Listen to “Navigating the Life Stages of ADHD: Key Concerns in Diagnosing and Treating Children” with Adelaide S. Robb, M.D.
Tune in as Adelaide S. Robb, M.D., discusses the importance of early diagnosis and treatment, how to...
On-Demand Webinars
Free Webinar Replay: How to Distinguish ADHD Warning Signs from Typical Toddler and Preschooler Behavior
In this hour long webinar on demand, learn how to identify early warning signs and effectively...
ADDitude for Professionals
Evaluating and Treating ADHD in African American Children: Guidance for Clinicians
"To ensure more equitable health care, clinicians must recognize these issues in broader society...
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
New Insights Into Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
Rejection sensitive dysphoria is one manifestation of emotional dysregulation, a common but...
ADHD News & Research
Study: Unmedicated ADHD Increases the Risk of Contracting COVID-19
The COVID-19 infection rate is nearly 50% higher among individuals with unmedicated ADHD compared to...
Guest Blogs
From Denial to Hope: My Son’s ADHD Diagnosis Journey
The stages of ADHD diagnosis and understanding are different for everyone. On the path to my son's...