Early-term births associated with higher rate of ADHD as reported by teachers — ScienceDaily
Among children born at term (37-41 weeks), those born before 39 weeks are more likely to experience symptoms associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a study by Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
ADHD, which affects more than 10...
“Vitamin N” for Kids With ADHD
Over the years, author and journalist Richard Louv has written a number of books on the beneficial effects of being in nature for kids. He coined the term “Vitamin N” as a way to group together all these benefits.
Research...
ADHD in Older Adults – Edge Foundation
ADHD is Lifelong
ADHD is a lifelong condition. Estimates are that at least two-thirds of individuals diagnosed with ADHD at a young age continue to have symptoms into adulthood. And ADHD doesn’t diminish as adults age. While adults can learn...
Finding the Right ADHD Specialist for Your Adult ADHD
The Benefit of Working With an ADHD Specialist
Living with ADHD can feel overwhelming. Therapy for older teens and adults with ADHD generally includes assessing, diagnosing, and treating ADHD and, specifically, the mental health conditions that may accompany it.
When it...
Researchers use MRI to show brain changes, differences in children with ADHD — ScienceDaily
Multitasking is not just an office skill. It's key to functioning as a human, and it involves something called cognitive flexibility -- the ability to smoothly switch between mental processes. UNC scientists conducted a study to image the neural...
Diet and the Treatment of ADHD Symptoms
Diet and ADHD
Many individuals with ADHD may wonder whether the foods you eat can help with attention, focus, hyperactivity or other symptoms. There has been growing interest in the role that diet and supplements play in the treatment of...
Therapy Dogs for Help with ADHD for individuals with ADHD Edge Foundation
The Benefits of a Therapy Dog for ADHD
For individuals with ADHD, a therapy dog can be comforting and help them feel calm. Research has shown that having a therapy dog can have many physical and mental benefits. It can:
Lower...
Maternal milk tied to better school-age outcomes for children born preterm — ScienceDaily
Children who were born preterm are at heightened risk of lower academic achievement in math, reading and other skills and are also at greater risk for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). But a new study suggests that an intervention in the...