Jennifer had no problems in preschool. In kindergarten, she seemed to learn her letters and numbers, and could read a dozen words on sight. Her teacher said that she was doing well, but her parents ...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental conditions affecting children, adolescents, and adults, impacting 3-7 ...

During teen years, especially as the hormonal changes of adolescence are going on and the demands of school and extracurricular activities are increasing, ADHD symptoms may get worse. How Does ADHD ...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is typically described by the problems it presents. It is known as a neurological disorder, marked by distractibility ...

University of Calgary provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation CA. University of Calgary provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA-FR. When asked to describe a typical ...

Between work, kids, and social activities, everyone feels a little overwhelmed from time to time. But if you can’t concentrate long enough to get through a movie or flip through a whole magazine, ...

Peter* was referred to me through his human resources department at a large real estate firm he had joined nine months before seeking my services. He reached “top sales agent” status within his first ...

For more than 30 years, scientists have examined the relationship between food coloring and hyperactive behavior in children, but with mixed results. To date, no conclusive evidence has been found to ...

School function is almost always affected in ADHD. A child who is felt to be able to do grade-level work, but whose work is highly inconsistent may be more likely to have ADHD than a specific learning ...