Early diagnosis gives children a leg up by giving them access to support, ADHD treatments and special accommodations from schools like extra time during tests, said Dr. Victor Fornari, vice chair for ...

New research shows autism and ADHD may share brain and gene patterns, changing how we understand both conditions.

Some children show signs of both ADHD and autism -- but it’s not always obvious. Understanding how they interact can make all the difference in getting the right support.

Scientists are uncovering a surprising connection between autism and ADHD that goes deeper than labels. Instead of diagnoses, it’s the severity of autism-like traits that seems to shape how the brain ...

Limited screen time: "An 'analogue' lifestyle with little screen time, lots of sport, exercise, social interactions, nature and a balanced diet is beneficial for all children and adolescents," remarks ...

Researchers identified three distinct ADHD brain biotypes, each with different neurological wiring, strengths, and risks.

"Too much support comes too late. We cannot expect children to learn well when they do not feel safe," says child ...

Understood reports concerns about ADHD medication overprescription, noting 7 million U.S. kids have been diagnosed, yet many ...

Children with ADHD are often bright, spontaneous, and caring. But parenting them is not without its challenges. Behavioral problems—from forgetting to do chores to outright defiance—can be frustrating ...

What if we could directly ask the brain about ADHD? A recent study used innovative techniques to do just that.

Parenting is always a journey filled with challenges. When your child has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), those challenges can take on unique forms that may require additional ...

ADHD can bring different challenges as children develop and have new experiences. Cultivating your role model skills, and helping your child celebrate their unique interactions with the world, lays ...