Researchers identified three distinct brain “biotypes” of ADHD, each with its own chemical signature—offering new clues about why treatment can feel like trial and error.

For decades, ADHD was widely associated with hyperactivity or impulsivity. But researchers now recognize that not everyone with ADHD displays those traits. Students with inattentive ADHD, for example, ...

This post is the third in the series “Connecting Biology to Behavior: Inside the ADHD Brain.” Read the first post to learn about the role of dopamine in ADHD behaviors and the second post to learn ...

A recent survey highlights variation in the training credentials and experience across the burgeoning industry, which is mostly unregulated and unlicensed ...

Researchers have yet to determine the exact causes of ADHD but studies show a substantial genetic vulnerability and the condition often runs in families. Typical ADHD behavior teachers look out for in ...

Mineral Co-Factors: Zinc, Magnesium, and Iron act as the "spark plugs" for neurotransmitter synthesis. Studies have suggested that children with ADHD may have lower systemic levels of these minerals ...

Young children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder often receive medication just after being diagnosed, which contravenes treatment guidelines endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, ...

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