My oldest child was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 7 years old. Now he is 13 and a full blown teenager, with eye rolling and moodiness. It's hard for me to separate what is him being a regular ...

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

Children diagnosed with ADHD often don’t have the tools yet to explain it to others. But it’s important to be open about this diagnosis. It’s especially key as your child ages, as peers, educators, ...

Children have higher energy levels than adults—but what is 'typical' behavior? Parents of children who fidget, daydream, and enjoy running and jumping should not automatically be concerned about ADHD.

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 ...