Several studies have shown that students who attend afternoon classes tend to perform better in school than those who attend morning classes. This is due to greater synchrony between class times and students’ biological clocks. However, a study of children and adolescents revealed that this does not apply to students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder…

The most common over-the-counter pain medication used during pregnancy may be linked to autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorders, or ADHD, in children, according to a new study. The study contributes to a growing body of evidence that has sparked controversy in the scientific community.

Pediatricians should screen children annually for mental or developmental issues, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends in a new clinical report. The recommendation comes in response to a mental, emotional and behavioral health crisis that’s been brewing among America’s youth, the AAP says.

Key Takeaways: From 2021 to 2023, stimulant marketing payments doubled and tripled for physicians and advanced practice clinicians, respectively. The increases were driven in large part by growth in marketing to psychiatrists (a 250% increase) and nurse practitioners (a 300% increase). The increasing use of stimulants for ADHD has raised concerns about overprescribing and misuse,…

Best for Educational Resources: CHADD at Chadd.org [Excerpt] CHADD, short for Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, is an organization dedicated to all things ADHD. To me, its most impressive feature is just how many educational resources it hosts on its site. In the “Understanding ADHD” tab, it offers materials specific to just about anyone…

An executive with ADHD who was sacked after spending the night sleeping in a sauna when she lost her room keys during a team-building event has won a disability discrimination case. Shannon Burns had been drinking and her bosses told her that confidence in her had been eroded and she needed to set an example.

A garden designed to support and celebrate people with neurodiversity will create a “pocket of peace” in the city, its designer has said. The ADHD Foundation Garden, in the grounds of University of Liverpool, is described as “a calming, sensory-rich space to pause, reflect, and connect with nature”.

One student was routinely punished for her “ADHD behaviours” at school, another was locked in a classroom, while another was sent home 85 times in a single year. These are just some of the responses we had in a new survey of parents and caregivers about their disabled children’s experiences in Australian schools.

PARIS, Ky. (FOX 56) — A Kentucky family is suing Bourbon County school leaders after they say their daughter was discriminated against for her ADHD. This is the second lawsuit of its kind this month against a Kentucky school district. The other lawsuit lists allegations against St. Thomas School in Fort Thomas.

By partnering with a local school district and educating educators about the biological causes of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Nikki R. Smith, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CNE, CNEcl, helped improve the educational environment for children with ADHD.

A 6-week, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 3 clinical trial found that high-dose centanafadine (CTN), a norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin reuptake inhibitor (NDSRI), significantly improved symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children aged 6 to 12 years compared with placebo. Results of the study were published in Pediatrics Open Science.

Innovative intervention delivered by trained community health workers—meaning nonclinical personnel with deep knowledge of the community—increased treatment utilization among participating families with children who have ADHD, according to a pilot study published in the Journal of Attention Disorders. This intervention for parents and caregivers, covering topics that range from education about ADHD to discussions of…