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10% of US children diagnosed with ADHD, study finds
The number of children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has reached more than 10 percent, a significant increase during the past 20 years, according to a study released Friday. The rise was most
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Myth: Too Much Sugar Causes Hyperactivity in Children
Exploring the realities behind the effects of sugar illustrate many psychological concepts, including hunger, evolution, and psychopathology.
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New Research From Clinical Psychological Science
A sample of new research articles exploring the role of memory in PTSD and depression, effects of a negative parenting intervention on children’s ADHD symptoms, and conceptualizing mechanisms of change in different kinds of therapy.
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ADHD May Stop Thoughts in Their Tracks
While any child can become distracted in this way, a study found that the minds of children with untreated ADHD were more likely to simply go blank.
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A Stable Home May Delay Diagnosis of Childhood Disorders
Adults may “explain away” symptoms of childhood disorders that present in an otherwise positive environment.
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Eye Movements Reveal Temporal Expectation Deficits in ADHD
Measuring tiny eye movements may help scientists better understand and eventually improve assessment of ADHD
