New research shows autism and ADHD may share brain and gene patterns, changing how we understand both conditions.

Stimulant medications like methylphenidate (Ritalin) and lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) are dispensed at a rate of 6.1 prescriptions per 100 Americans annually, rising to 24.6 per 100 among boys aged ...

Scientists are changing their view of how drugs like Adderall and Ritalin help children with ADHD stay on task. NPR's Jon Hamilton reports on a new study that found the drugs act on brain networks ...

Can exercise replace ADHD medication? A new study reveals that integrated cognitive-motor exercise significantly improves inhibitory control and working memory in children aged 6–10.

ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a brain difference that creates symptoms such as working memory struggles, ...

Adult ADHD can go undiagnosed for years. Find out how to recognize symptoms, get support, and improve daily life.

NEW YORK (AP) — Jeremy Didier had taken her son to a psychologist for a possible ADHD evaluation when she spotted an article about women with the condition. As she read it in the waiting room, she ...

In 2010, clinical psychiatrist Dale Archer published the New York Times best seller Better Than Normal, a book that highlighted the often-underappreciated benefits of various psychiatric diagnoses.

The ADHD brain is different, not faulty. The ADHD system can set a person up for addiction. Dopamine levels are the key to ...

Making friends at work has many benefits, including a deeper sense of belonging, but can be a challenge for adults with ADHD.

If that feels uncomfortably familiar, you’re not alone. This pattern of intensity, bursts of brilliance and stalled projects ...

NEW YORK (AP) -- Jeremy Didier had taken her son to a psychologist for a possible ADHD evaluation when she spotted an article about women with the condition. As she read it in the waiting room, she ...