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- Babies born prematurely may be at risk of developing ADHD
A recent study published in the journal Pediatrics reveals that babies who are born prematurely may have a higher risk of developing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. more...
- Certain brain cell malfunction, may contribute to many disorders
Individuals who suffer from conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Tourette syndrome, obsessive compulsive disorder and schizophrenia may have abnormalities in the prefrontal cortex region of the brain. more...
- Study: ADHD may lead some kids toward substance abuse
A study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry shows that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may increase the odds of using drugs and alcohol during adulthood, Scientific American reports. more...
- Sports may help children who suffer from ADHD
Experts are finding that sports may help children who suffer from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the Huffington Post reports. more...
- Headphone system found to help some children who suffer from ADHD or autism
Parents and teachers are finding that b-Calm headphones can help some children with autism or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Newton Daily News reports. more...
- Study finds that families and doctor need to team up to help treat individuals with ADHD
A recent study from The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia found that parents prefer their doctors to offer an unbiased opinion of all treatments available for learning disabilities such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). more...
- Researchers find that technology might not be the cause of some ADHD cases
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects nearly 5.4 million children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. more...
- Sensory directed therapy improves the symptoms of ADHD
Many parents of children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are seeking alternative ways to treat the symptoms associated with the condition. more...
- Research shows that two similar learning disabilities need two different treatment programs
A study published in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, shows that while attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and fetal alcohol syndrome have similar symptoms, such as poor academic performance, treatment should not be universal. more...
- Research: Software program shown to help improve symptoms of ADHD
A study from Ohio State University revealed that a computer software memory program might be able to relieve symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). more...
- Study finds correlation between ADHD and reading disorders
Research recently published in the journal Cortex, shows that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and developmental reading disability (RD) are most likely linked. more...
- Student overcomes the struggles of learning disability to excel in college
Stephanie Mashburn, a student from Sam Houston State University recently detailed the long road she had to take to become successful in school while dealing with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. more...
- Children are more likely to develop ADHD when exposed to pesticides
Recent studies from the University of CaliforniaBerkeley reveal that children who are exposed to organaphosphate pesticides are at risk of developing attention problems, reports Natural News. more...
- Study shows males with ADHD more at risk of car accidents
A recent study published in the Public Library of Science Medicine revealed that males who suffer from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at greater risk of traffic accidents, reports The Globe and Mail. more...
- Researchers discover gene that causes symptoms of ADHD
Research from Georgetown University Medical Center shows that a gene found in people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is associated with the loss of concentration, reports Science Centric. more...
- Research shows that attention training games can help children with ADHD
Research from the University of Hertfordshire found that children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder who use mind-controlled attention-training games, reported improved memory, according to Response Source. more...
- Researchers seeking alternative ways to treat ADHD
Scientists from the University of Wisconsin will soon begin testing a mind-training program that can provide a drug-free alternative for helping those with ADHD and high functioning autism. more...
- Researchers find that girls diagnosed with ADHD are more likely to develop depression
Several recent studies published by the American Journal of Psychiatry revealed that girls who suffer from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to show other mental health risks, reports the North Shore News. more...
- New treatment may help children with ADHD
Many parents are searching for alternative ways to help treat the symptoms associated the attention deficit disorder hyperactivity disorder. more...
- Study shows that children with hypertension are at risk of developing learning disabilities
Research from the University of Rochester Medical Center reveals that children who have high blood pressure are more likely to have learning disabilities, reports Health Canal. more...
- Study: Sugar less likely to be a root cause of hyperactivity in children
Researchers from the University of Virginia found that sugar has little impact on kids diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, reports the Washington Post. more...
- Study: Relearning how to crawl may help children with ADHD
Research from Purdue University reveals that relearning infant traits like crawling can help diminish symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in school-aged children, Channel 6 news in Indianapolis reports. more...
- Children with ADHD find it easier to learn through new amplification technology
Research from York University in Toronto concludes that using amplifying technologies in the classroom has positive effects for students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), reports the Janesville Gazette. more...
- Lack of sleep from text messaging can result in mood and learning problems, study shows
Research from the JFK Medical Center in New Jersey found that text messaging or emailing prior to bedtime could lead to mood or learning issues during the day, reports HealthJackal.com. more...
- Researchers find differences in brain imaging in people with BPD and ADHD
A study at the University of Illinois reveals that brain imaging may help identify differences in childhood bipolar disorder and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. more...
- Research shows that enjoying the sunshine can lead to mental health benefits
According to a recent study by the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans spend 90 percent of their time indoors. more...
- Research finds secondhand smoke doubles the risk of ADHD in children
Researchers at University of California San Francisco found that children who are exposed to secondhand smoke are more likely to develop attention deficit/hyperactive disorder (ADHD), among other health problems. more...
- Studies show that conduct disorders in teens can develop into substance abuse problems in adulthood
A study conducted by the New York University School of Medicine (NYU) reveals that conduct disorders in teens could lead to substance abuse issues when these individuals become adults. more...
- Research shows kids diagnosed with early ADHD have higher chance of developing depression as teens
A recent study by the University of Chicago and the University of Pittsburgh says that children between the ages 4 and 6 who are diagnosed with ADHD are more likely to suffer from depression and, in rare cases, have suicidal thoughts. more...
- Study: Low levels of serotonin during pregnancy yield higher chance of birth defects in kids
Research from the University of Bergen has revealed that mothers who produce low levels of serotonin are more likely to have children who develop ADHD. more...
- Report: Teens with ADHD more likely to drop out of school
Research from the University of California (UC) Davis School of Medicine shows teens with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to drop out of high school than kids who have other disciplinary problems. more...
- National Alliance on Mental Illness provides online resources for people with ADHD
Last week, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) launched a new online resource center to support children and adults who are living with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). more...
- ADHD organizations speak out about disorder myths
Four organizations centered around attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have collaborated to address several myths about the condition, which affects up to 9 percent of the population. more...