The Transformative Impact of Exercise on the ADHD Brain and Executive Function
Exercise is a powerful ally in helping those with ADHD improve executive function. Here’s why and how to make it part of your life.
Exercise is a powerful ally in helping those with ADHD improve executive function. Here’s why and how to make it part of your life.
Understanding the role of neurotransmitters can provide key insights about the challenge of maintaining attention for individuals with ADHD.
Characteristics of the ADHD brain make it easier to misplace things. Here are strategies to help you stop losing important items.
The high prevalence of ADHD in the population today may be explained by the evolutionary advantage it conferred to ancient humans.
Homeless youth are particularly vulnerable during the pandemic because of the loss of key support services from schools and communities due to budget cuts.
Recent research conducted at Florida International University has estimated that on average, families of kids with ADHD spent $15,036 per child—not including medication or therapy—and families of kids without ADHD spent $2,848 over the course of a child’s development. The study aims to alert parents to the importance of early diagnosis and treatment to help reduce the impact on the family.
Many studies have confirmed that teen drivers with ADHD are at greater risk for being involved in an accident, getting ticketed for a traffic violation, or having their driver’s license suspended. A new study, conducted by Arunima Roy, PhD, of the University of Ottawa’s Royal’s Institute of Mental Health Research in Ontario, has found that individuals whose childhood ADHD persists into adulthood also appear to be at increased risk for motor vehicle crashes.
A group of international doctors has uncovered the genes that contribute to the development of ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, bipolar disorder, major depression and schizophrenia. This knowledge may lead to the development of more effective treatments for all 5 conditions.
The job market today can be intimidating for students with ADHD, In this interview, ADHD and career coach Michelle Raz discusses the career challenges often faced by individuals with ADHD,and shares a process they can use to find an authentic career that they can be passionate about.
While raising a son who has ADHD, Cynthia Flash often told people “He comes with an instruction manual. Unfortunately, it’s written in Chinese and I don’t speak Chinese.” So, when she read Penny Williams’ new book about parenting an ADHD son titled, “A Boy Without Instructions,” she naturally felt a strong resonance. In this review, she discusses Williams’ approach to parenting children with ADHD based on collaboration and empathy.