New ADHD diagnoses were identified using patient charts. Regression analysis was used to determine incidence rates and trends in ADHD diagnoses by age group. They found a significant downward trend in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alison Escalante M.D. covers neurodiversity, pediatrics and parenting. Stimulant medications are considered the first-line ...

Dismissing ADHD as a trend ignores its reality—and the value it brings to modern workplaces. Unsplash+ “Everyone has ADHD these days. It must be a new trend.” Few comments are as dismissive—or as ...

While doctors generally consider attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) a childhood neurodevelopmental disorder, they may diagnose late onset ADHD in adults. ADHD typically presents in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alison Escalante M.D. covers neurodiversity, pediatrics and parenting. Across medicine, a quiet revolution is underway. More and ...

New research reveals a brighter side of ADHD, showing that adults who recognize and use their strengths feel happier, healthier, and less stressed. People with ADHD were more likely to identify traits ...

Evidence suggests attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and obesity share overlapping genetic pathways and hereditary factors, but executive dysfunction, ADHD medications, and individual ...

This is part 2 of 5 on modern perspectives on ADHD. Part 1: 'Does ADHD Even Exist' is available here. Source: Tara Winstead/Pexels What is ADHD? ADHD is diagnosed ...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common disability diagnosis in children globally. It’s estimated to affect around 8% of children aged 3-12 years, and around 6% of teenagers ...

Daydreaming, talkativeness or restlessness can all be signs of ADHD. PeopleImages/ Shutterstock Many girls with ADHD aren’t diagnosed until their late teens or adulthood. My recent research points to ...