Children given methylphenidate — the most-prescribed ADHD med — appear to have a lower risk of serious psychotic disorders as ...

A large, new study found that the stimulant methylphenidate, such as the drugs Ritalin and Concerta, may lower the risk of ...

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that develops during childhood and affects 6%–10% of kids and ...

Children who received certain types of medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder at a young age may be less ...

A major research project led from Edinburgh reports that children treated with medication for attention deficit hyperactivity ...

The prevalence of ADHD and ASD in Denmark increased over a period of 20 years, with a significant increase in diagnosis rates among girls.

Diagnosing ADHD in very young children can be complicated, especially when behaviors that look like symptoms may simply reflect age and maturity. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, explains what is ...

Families are feeling stressed, powerless and "forever in limbo" as they wait months, or sometimes years, for ...

For 12-year-old Hadley Jo McGarrah, a stuffed rabbit named Bun Bun has always been more than just a toy. "I would always come ...

Is it normal childhood behavior or could it be ADHD? Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, delves into why ADHD diagnosis often goes beyond the scope of a pediatrician's role in a traditional well-visit 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 ...

Twelve-year-old Northeast Arkansas resident Hadley Jo McGarrah has authored the children's book Until Recess as a resource ...