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Mixed-handed children more likely to have mental health, language and...
Children who are mixed-handed, or ambidextrous, are more likely to have mental health, language and scholastic problems in childhood than right- or left-handed children, according to a new study...
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Do you have adult ADHD?
If you are running late and your ‘to-do’ list is driving you crazy, maybe you’re suffering from a disorder? Helen Croydon discusses her personal experience with adult ADHD(attention deficit...
View ArticleBad behaviour down to genes, not poor parenting, says study
So I have 4 sons (gasp)…. and we’re the same mom and dad bringing up the babies right? But wait what happened when son #3 arrived? My smug observations of contemporaries whose kids refused to go to bed...
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Children with ADHD at Increased Risk for Depression and Suicidal Thoughts as...
istockChildren diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) at ages 4 to 6 are more likely to suffer from depression as adolescents than those who did not have ADHD at that age,...
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Girls with autism or ADHD symptoms not taken seriously
When girls with symptoms of autism or ADHD seek professional medical help, their problems are often played down or misinterpreted, and there is a real risk that they will not get the help or support...
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School support for ADHD children may be missing the mark
Getty imagesInattention, not hyperactivity, is associated with educational failure New research from the University of Montreal shows that inattention, rather than hyperactivity, is the most important...
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ADHD Awareness Week
October 16 – 22, 2011 is National Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Awareness Week. ADHD is one of the most common mental disorders affecting children. It affects boys almost twice as...
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Training Parents Effective for Treating Young Children with ADHD
istockFormal training in parenting strategies is a low-risk, effective method for improving behavior in preschool-age children at risk for developing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),...
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Cell phone use in pregnancy may cause behavioral disorders in offspring
Image: iStockphotoExposure to radiation from cell phones during pregnancy affects the brain development of offspring, potentially leading to hyperactivity, Yale School of Medicine researchers have...
View ArticleADHD numbers on the rise
Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy ADHD cases rise 53% in a decade NBC News
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