ADHD in children

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a disorder that appears in early childhood. It makes it difficult for individuals to restrain their spontaneous responses—responses that can involve everything from movement to speech to attentiveness.

OSU researchers suggest a better way to identify kids with attention disorder

Cognitive tests are used to identify a variety of symptoms and deficits associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children. But researchers from Ohio State University pointed out that such tests often fail to capture the complexity of ADHD symptoms.
Know the signs and symptoms of ADHD: Is your child at risk too?

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that generally affects children. Read on to know the symptoms of the condition.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can be disconcerting: Know how to deal with it

As a parent, it is not easy dealing with a child who has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. But with a little effort it is not impossible either.
Vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy ups ADHD risk

Prenatal factors such as vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy, can influence the development of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), say researchers.
Does your child have ADHD? Tips to help you cope

Dealing with your kid's ADHD may be challenging and frustrating. But you can do a good job with a little bit of love and care. Read on to know a few practical tips that you can use.
Is your child suffering from ADHD? Make smart food choices for him

ADHD is a psychological and behavioural disorder that interferes with your child's social skills and academic performances. However, the right foods can help ease the symptoms.
What women eat during pregnancy can modulate risk of ADHD in children

The study examined the number of symptoms in the kids who met the diagnostic criteria for the ADHD and also in ones with few ADHD symptoms.
Saffron can be a promising herbal medicine for treating ADHD, finds study

Saffron may be helpful for treating children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), reveals a pilot study.
How to ensure your kids get good sleep

The key to good sleep, according to celeb nutritionist and author of the newly launched book Notes for Healthy Kids, Rujuta Diwekar, is fixed bedtime and wake up time every day.
The youngest child in the class is more likely to get ADHD, shows study

In case your child is the youngest one in classroom, it is time for you to keep a track on his or her behaviour as a recent study has shown that the youngest kid in the classroom is more likely to develop Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
4 ways by which you can tackle your child's learning disability

Learning disability is not the end of the world for your child. Follow these tips and make life of your little one easier, enabling him or her fight the condition wisely and with high spirit.
This AI program will help you find why your child struggles with learning difficulties

Researchers from the University of Cambridge have come up with an Artificial Intelligence (AI) based program to highlight the causes behind learning difficulties among children with ADHD, autism and dyslexia.
Similar changes in patients with ADHD and emotional instability, finds study

A new study has found that in both Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and emotional instability disorders, the brain exhibits similar changes in overlapping areas, and the two types of conditions should be seen as related and attention should be paid to both during diagnosis.
ADHD: How is it treated?

ADHD in adults can be treated with medications, education and therapy or the combination of the three.
Love and ADHD: Where attention deficit might play a spoilsport

People in ADHD don't necessarily cheat on partners but can still make them feel unwanted and ignored.
ADHD in adults: How it is different from that in children

Unlike ADHD kids who are hyperactive and find it difficult to concentrate the problems of adults are quite different.
Study predicts long-term outcome of boys with ADHD

A recent study was conducted to predict the long-term outcome of boys with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Know how your canine friend can help reduce ADHD symptoms in kids

Besides remaining loyal and man's best friend, dogs can also provide therapy that can effectively treat children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), say researchers.
Your dog could help your child with ADHD

Therapy dogs are effective in reducing the symptoms of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, finds a study.
New 'smart genes' discovered by scientists, says study

Scientists have identified hundreds of new genes associated with intelligence.