My 6-year-old son has severe hyperactive ADHD, attention deficit hyperactive disorder. With this comes a delay in his social emotional development and a struggle to transition into new environments.

“My brain is an overstuffed garbage can the lid doesn’t stay on, and stuff is falling out all over the floor.” This is how my son describes what it is like to have inattentive-type ADHD. But wait a ...

The findings, which were published in the Journal of Attention Disorders, coincide with a wave of awareness that adults can ...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common disability diagnosis in children globally. It’s estimated to affect around 8% of children aged 3-12 years, and around 6% of teenagers ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alison Escalante M.D. covers neurodiversity, pediatrics and parenting. Stimulant medications are considered the first-line ...

Most people think of ADHD as a problem of attention, impulse control, or restless energy. And for practical purposes, it is.

The stereotype of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is someone, often a young boy, who can’t focus and can’t sit still. And there are certainly people who fit that description. But the ...

People with ADHD often look for ways to manage their focus, attention, and emotional ups and downs. Medication helps some. Therapy works for others. But for many, a creative outlet makes all the ...