ADHD is diagnosed more often in boys than in girls. Boys are more likely to have the combined type of ADHD. Girls are more likely to have the predominantly inattentive type.
ADHD tends to run in families. A child who has a parent or sibling with ADHD has an increased risk of also developing ADHD.
Some research suggests that maternal alcohol use, drug abuse, and cigarette smoking during pregnancy may lead to the development of ADHD in...
Read moreWhen children or adults with ADHD are diagnosed, one of the first questions that come to mind is: "Where did this come from?" or "Did I do... Read more »
Behaviors that are common in children with ADHD can seem like misbehaviors caused by parenting. Children can be impulsive, not waiting... Read more »
The popularity of diet to correct behavioral problems began with the Feingold Diet. This diet eliminated many food products, including... Read more »
Janet P. Kramer, MD. ADDA Board of Directors Until I came on the Board of ADDA*, I never realized that so many of my friends and... Read more »
ADHD and depression would seem to be the exact opposites. ADHD is known for hyperactivity, excitability and impulsive behavior. Depression... Read more »
The cause of ADHD seems to be neurobiological or genetic. Environmental factors influence the severity of the disorder, but environmental factors do... Read more »
Children with ADHD are diagnosed more often in the early school years. Children with ADD (without hyperactivity) are sometimes not diagnosed until... Read more »
How would you describe the family life in a home where at least one child had Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD)? Fun, interesting, chaotic, hectic,... Read more »
A new study suggests there may be a specific sleep disorder intrinsic to patients who have ADHD. Researchers found that kids with the ADHD slept an... Read more »
New research suggests that children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder have a genetic condition that affects how the brain processes... Read more »