What surprises me is there is so much variability, I don’t know what to expect day to day, cooperation or resistance. I don’t get it. We don’t have any problems at all at home. How come he struggles ...

“Vibrant” is how Caroline Poisson describes her seven-year-old son. “He’s incredible, enthusiastic and curious,” she said. “And then there’s a side of what we call kryptonite and we talk about his ...

Figuring out the causes of why children develop attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been on scientists' radar ...

My oldest child was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 7 years old. Now he is 13 and a full blown teenager, with eye rolling and moodiness. It's hard for me to separate what is him being a regular ...

Scientists have shown that problems regulating emotions -- which can manifest as depression, anxiety and explosive outbursts -- may be a core symptom of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) ...

ADHD family therapy can involve attending therapy together with your child or separate parent sessions, depending on the age and needs of your child. This is because younger children may not be mature ...

Young children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder often receive medication just after being diagnosed, which contravenes treatment guidelines endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, ...

Sleep and ADHD have a complex relationship, both influencing the other. When a child with ADHD regularly wakes up too early, ADHD symptoms, medication, and underlying neurology may all be factors.

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 ...