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News Reports
The Latest MTA Study in Context: What It Tells Us about the Role of Medication in ADHD Treatment
When last month’s MTA follow-up study suggested that stimulant medications don’t help reduce ADHD...
Managing Treatment
Survey: Do ADHD Medication Vacations Work?
How do you handle your child's ADHD medication during the summer and school breaks? Do you give your...
News Reports
Pediatricians May Fall Short in Treating Patients with Mental Health Conditions
A nationwide shortage of child psychiatrists has put much of the burden for mental health care on...
Symptom Tests
[Self-Test] Could My Child Have a Learning Disability?
As many as half of all children with ADHD also have a learning disability (LD). Find out more about...
Treatment Options
The Full Range of Treatment Options for Children with ADHD
What constitutes an effective ADHD treatment plan for your child? That is a personal question to be...
Symptom Tests
[Self-Test] Is My Child on the Autism Spectrum?
If your child is acquiring social and communication skills slower than his or her peers, take this...
News Reports
AAP: Parents Should Make Screen Time Interactive — Or Cut Back
New recommendations by the American Academy of Pediatrics provide new guidance for screen time in our...
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Your Full Menu of ADHD Treatment Options
An effective ADHD treatment plan may include medication, behavior therapy, a clean diet, vitamins and...
Symptom Tests
[Self-Test] Does My Child Have Dyslexia?
Does your child have difficulties reading or spelling? Take the results of this dyslexia self-test to...
Symptoms of ADHD
ADHD in Children: Symptoms, Evaluations, Treatments
Children who exhibit these symptoms of inattentive or hyperactive/impulsive ADHD may warrant a...
Symptom Tests
[Self-Test] Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NLD) in Children
Instead of ADHD, could your child’s social mishaps and physical clumsiness suggest a nonverbal...
Symptom Tests
[Self-Test] Oppositional Defiant Disorder in Children
Oppositional defiant disorder is more than occasional aggressive or irritating behavior. It’s a...
News Reports
Better-Trained Pediatricians Reduce Patients’ ADHD Symptoms
A program that helped pediatricians gain confidence in diagnosing and treating ADHD was a win for...
Symptom Tests
[Self-Test] Could Your Child Have an Executive Function Deficit?
Up to 90% of kids with ADHD also have executive function challenges. Take this self-test to find out...
Guest Blogs
The Brain on Lipids: A Different Approach to Managing ADHD Through Nutrition
Recent research suggests complex lipid imbalances may be an underlying biological compone...