“Sit still and pay attention!” I’ll never forget my first grade teacher’s stern words, which played on repeat, no matter how hard I tried to comply. That combination was impossible for what I’d later ...

Does bad parenting cause attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? This is a common misperception, and the answer is No. However, we may sometimes feel like ...

Challenges with impulsivity and emotional regulation may present as aggression in children with ADHD. These behaviors can be challenging, but a mental health professional can help create an effective ...

Elisabeth Lefebvre is a member of the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec (Quebec Order of Nurses). She has received funding from the Ministry of Higher Education. Université du Québec en ...

Pediatricians are too quick to prescribe medication for young children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, a new analysis shows. The American Academy of ...

Daryl Efron received funding from The Royal Children's Hospital Research Foundation in 1995 to conduct a research study comparing two stimulants medications to treat ADHD. In approximately 2003-5 he ...

Children with ADHD often have seemingly boundless energy. Activities for children with ADHD that focus on movement, skill building, and sensory input can help direct their energy into beneficial ...

A 17-year longitudinal study from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev followed children from birth to adolescence to explore ...

Children with ADHD often exhibit hyperactivity due to an internal motor they haven't learned to control, not a lack of discipline. Parents can foster a supportive environment by implementing structure ...