Children who are the youngest in their class to be identified with ADHD are just as likely to keep the diagnosis as older pupils in their year group, scientists have found. Experts from the University ...

If a teacher says that a child is struggling to pay attention in class, the quick conclusion might be to get them tested for ADHD. A Bethesda-based neuro-optometrist says it might be something else: ...

The middle-classes have driven a surge in ADHD prescriptions after turning to private clinics for a diagnosis amid waits of up to ten years on the NHS. The number of people from wealthier backgrounds ...

If your child is among the youngest in their school grade, it's more likely they'll be mistakenly identified by teachers as having ADHD or autism, a new study confirms. "Adults involved in identifying ...

Earlier this year, Clara Pitts got the news she was hoping for: She had been accepted to her dream school, Brigham Young University. It was a feat made all the more joyful for Clara and her family ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — As the back-to-class season approaches, some parents and teachers are preparing for more than just new schedules and supplies for their students. For ...

Lancet Psychiatry study shows for first time that younger children are no more likely to lose ADHD diagnosis over time than older classmates Experts in charge of study examined data from more than ...