Diagnosing ADHD in adults is not always easy. Unlike children, adults often don’t show obvious hyperactivity. Instead, their symptoms may look like anxiety, depression, or stress. Doctors rely on ...

The research shows that inflammation during childhood—caused by things like infections or asthma—can interrupt the normal ...

Autism diagnosis in young people has risen by nearly 800 per cent in the last 20 years. Still more are awaiting diagnosis due to NHS waiting lists being so jam packed. But it isn't the children ...

Parents can recognise that neurodivergence is not a death sentence, but a different way of experiencing the world. Read more ...

Social & Behavioral Challenges, Mixed ASD with Developmental Delay, Moderate Challenges, Broadly Affected—linking specific genetic patterns to children's traits and improving personalized care.

ADHD debates are getting increasingly polarized. The history of ADHD, however, can help inform these debates, leading to more nuanced understandings of this complex condition.

“We want to focus on food. People forget that the ‘F’ in FDA stands for food,” Makary said. Makary noted that the processed foods are often targeted toward children and said the agency has focused on ...

Meena, a mother caring for her autistic son, faces chronic stress, isolation, and health issues. A study urges policy shifts to support caregivers, vital for both parent and child well-being.

A new study published in the journal JAMA has revealed a concerning decline in the health of American children over the past ...

The US Food and Drug Administration is revising the labeling of all extended-release attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications.

The lack of external symptoms in inattentive types often delays recognition. Many are misinterpreted as lazy, disorganized, or un ...

Christine McGuinness highlighted the challenges parents of neurodiverse children often face as she made a glam appearance on ...