The Future of ADHD
Our understanding of ADHD has made steady progress over the years and is resulting in better diagnosis and treatment of the condition.
Shockingly Low Rates of Diagnosis and Treatment for Older Adults with ADHD
A large new research study shows older adults with elevated symptoms of ADHD are not being diagnosed or treated for the condition.
Does Having ADHD Make You More Likely to Get COVID-19?
Recent research suggests individuals with ADHD may be at higher risk for getting COVID-19 especially if they are not taking medication.
EndeavorRX – An FDA Approved Video Game Treatment for ADHD
EndeavorRX becomes the first video game to be approved by the FDA for the treatment of ADHD in children.
Discovering the Genetic Risk Factors Behind ADHD
A major new study has identified specific genetic risk factors for ADHD. The findings can have significant implications for the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of ADHD.
Imaging and the Early Prediction of ADHD
fMRI, in combination with artificial intelligence, could provide a new tool for clinicians to use in making an accurate diagnosis of ADHD. More importantly, it could give families an early prediction of whether ADHD symptoms will emerge in an at-risk child.
ADHD and Chronic Pain
A number of studies over the past several years have suggested that certain types of chronic pain and ADHD may be highly correlated. The good news is there is some indication that medications and cognitive behavioral therapy used as part of an ADHD treatment plan may also provide relief for chronic pain symptoms.
Can Omega-3 Fish Oil Supplements Help Children with ADHD?
New research conducted in the United Kingdom and Taiwan lends more credence to the idea that Omega-3 fish oil supplements can improve the attention of children with ADHD as much as conventional drug treatments when they have low blood levels of omega-3. This could lead to more personalized ADHD treatments incorporating nutritional supplements.
Diagnoses of Adult ADHD Are on the Rise
A new study shows there is a significant rise in the diagnosis of ADHD in adults. It confirms a growing recognition in the medical community that ADHD is not a condition that individuals necessarily grow out of when they become adults. The implications are significant as a diagnosis of adult ADHD is linked to a near 13-year reduction of estimated life expectancy.
The Hidden Costs of ADHD
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.