ADHD is often treated with medications and behavioral therapy. Stimulants are first-choice medications for children with ADHD. ADHD symptoms in children can include inattention, hyperactivity, and ...

There are two groups of medications a doctor may prescribe for a child with ADHD. These include stimulants and nonstimulants. A doctor may recommend a combination of medications and behavioral ...

Study shows a developmental lag in a certain brain area in kids with ADHD. Nov. 12, 2007— -- Kids with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder lag three years behind their peers when it comes to ...

A new study suggests that common medications prescribed to help manage ADHD, such as Adderall and Ritalin, may work ...

Recognizing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms early is important for several reasons. Early identification allows for timely intervention, which can ...

“Why can’t you just clean your room, start your homework, study for your test, and put your bike away?” I cannot count the number of times I have said the words “Why can’t you just” to my ADHD son.

Jenkins, M.D., is a child psychiatrist at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego and assistant professor of psychiatry at UCSD. She lives in Encinitas. As a child psychiatrist, I have received countless ...

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 ...

Children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are often prescribed stimulant medications to help manage the condition. But parents may worry about how these medications might ...

Pediatricians are too quick to prescribe medication for young children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, a new analysis shows. The American Academy of ...

DENVER, Colo. — In the last eight years, the number of kids diagnosed with ADHD has jumped by 30%, according to a study. But greater than that, a study published in JAMA found that adult ADHD ...