If you suspect you or your child might have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), your doctor has several ways to make a diagnosis. One is an ADHD rating scale, which measures symptoms like ...

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. The ...

An ADHD rating scale is a tool used for reporting attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms during the diagnostic process. There are numerous scales ...

Kids are balls of energy. They squirm in their chairs; they run when you tell them to walk; they stop in the middle of cleaning their room to play with their toys. These are all normal parts of being ...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how the brain regulates ...

Parents of children who fidget, daydream, and enjoy running and jumping should not automatically be concerned about ADHD. This is the argument of a team of experts, comprised of a pediatrician, social ...

If your child is struggling with certain behaviors or responsibilities, help may be as simple as creating a sticker chart. Parents, particularly those of young children, have used behavior charts to ...

This post is the third in the series “Connecting Biology to Behavior: Inside the ADHD Brain.” Read the first post to learn about the role of dopamine in ADHD behaviors and the second post to learn ...

Why do some brains crave more stimulation than others? Learn about dopamine, genetics, and brain function, and how dopamine ...