The Conners scale can be used to screen children and adults for ADHD. However, research is mixed on its effectiveness. Regardless, it should not be the only assessment used when diagnosing ADHD.

More than 1 in 9 school children–6.4 million kids–are diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, a condition marked by an inability to sit still or to focus and pay attention.

New research sheds light on how the brains of adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder function differently when anticipating risky decisions. Individuals with ADHD showed reduced ...

Knowing if an adult had ADHD behavior as a child is important for making a diagnosis. ADHD Diagnosis To diagnose ADHD, doctors use guidelines established by the American Psychiatric Association (APA).

My oldest child was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 7 years old. Now he is 13 and a full blown teenager, with eye rolling and moodiness. It's hard for me to separate what is him being a regular ...

That’s despite the fact that for these patients--children ages 2 to 5 diagnosed with ADHD--behavior therapy can help children develop self-control, organizational skills and coping mechanisms, ...

Telling the difference between a normal, antsy 4-year-old and one who is hyperactive to the point where it affects his or her ability to learn has become trickier as attention deficit disorders ...

About half of young children ages 2 to 5 with ADHD are missing out on psychological and behavior therapy services that could make a huge difference in their well-being, according to a new CDC ...

Understanding the connection between ADHD and risky behavior can help you and your loved one with ADHD. Common ADHD-Related Problems. Some of the difficult or risky behaviors related to ADHD include: ...

Telling the difference between a normal, antsy 4-year-old and one who is hyperactive to the point where it affects his or her ability to learn has become trickier as attention deficit disorders ...