For children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), timely intervention is key. But diagnoses typically rely on questionnaires and observations of a child’s behavior, which are subjective and can lead to delays in treatment. Yale researchers aim to establish a more objective measure of ADHD, and in a new study, they report an important step in that direction....
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Study finds white children more likely to be over-diagnosed for ADHD
by Stephanie Koons, Pennsylvania State University Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A new study led by Paul Morgan, Harry and Marion Eberly Faculty Fellow and professor of education (educational theory and policy) and demography, and published in the Journal of Learning Disabilities, examines which sociodemographic groups of children are more likely to be overdiagnosed and overtreated for...
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ADHD: why it can make it harder to keep eating habits in check—and what you can do about it
by Hazel Flight, The Conversation People with ADHD may tend to only eat a specific food or meal before eventually growing tired of it. Credit: Drazen Zigic/ Shutterstock People with ADHD know how much the condition can affect all aspects of their life—from how well they do in school to their relationships. But many people...
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Medication doesn’t help kids with ADHD learn, study finds
by Rosanna Castro, Florida International University Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain For decades, most physicians, parents and teachers have believed that stimulant medications help children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) learn. However, in the first study of its kind, researchers at the Center for Children and Families at FIU found medication has no detectable impact...
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Autism, ADHD and school absence are risk factors for self-harm, according to new study
by King’s College London Research led by King’s College London and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust has analyzed factors associated with self-harm in over 111,000 adolescents aged 11-17 years old. Published in BMC Medicine the study found that the risk for self-harm presenting to hospital emergency departments was nearly three times higher for boys with autism...
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ADHD looks different in adults: Four signs to watch for
by Tamara May & Mark Bellgrove, The Conversation Credit: Shutterstock Many people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may not receive a diagnosis until adulthood. Adult symptoms can look a little different to those of childhood. Knowing what to look for is important, so people can get support to help them better understand themselves and...
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Is there a link between red dye 40 and ADHD?
Red dye 40 is a commonly used synthetic color additive. Some research has linked food dyes to allergies and neurobehavioral effects in children, including symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Researchers have extensively looked at the connection between diet and ADHD. Although data suggest that food dyes increase ADHD symptoms, they only seem to...
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Adults with ADHD four times more likely to have generalized anxiety disorder
by University of Toronto Credit: CC0 Public Domain A new nationally representative study published online in the Journal of Affective Disorders found that one in four adults aged 20-39 with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) had generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Those with ADHD were four times more likely to have GAD at some point in their life, when...
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What to know about ADHD and auditory processing disorder
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and auditory processing disorder (APD) often occur together. People with any learning disability, developmental diagnosis, or psychological condition — especially ADHD and autism — may need screenings for auditory processing disorder and additional support for APD symptoms. Auditory processing disorder may affect attention, as well as executive function. This can make...
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Link between ADHD and dementia across generations
by Karolinska Institutet Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A large study at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden has found a link between ADHD and dementia across generations. The study, published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, shows that parents and grandparents of individuals with ADHD were at higher risk of dementia than those with children...