Diagnosis & Symptoms
Information about ADHD symptoms, diagnostic processes, and how the condition presents differently across individuals. Articles cover testing methods, hereditary factors, and distinguishing ADHD from other conditions.
ADHD and Aspergers Syndrome
Understanding how ADHD and Asperger Syndrome differ can help parents get the right diagnosis and treatment for their child.
ADHD and Asthma
Children with asthma are significantly more likely to have ADHD, according to research into the link between these two common conditions.
ADHD and Dyslexia
Why dyslexia should be ruled out before diagnosing ADHD in children struggling at school.
ADHD and Over-eating
How ADHD affects eating habits and why people with the condition turn to food for comfort and self-medication.
ADHD Hyperactivity or Food Allergy?
Food allergies and other triggers can cause hyperactivity symptoms that look like ADHD, here's what to consider before seeking a diagnosis.
ADHD Signs and Traits
If your child struggles with attention, behaviour problems, or outbursts at school, ADHD might be the reason, here's what signs to watch for.
ADHD: Symptoms and Diagnosis
Understand the signs and diagnostic process for ADHD in children, from symptoms at home and school to how doctors identify the condition.
Can Pesticides Increase ADHD Risk?
Research shows children exposed to organophosphate pesticides in produce have double the risk of developing ADHD.
Cigarette Smoke and ADHD
Secondhand smoke exposure doubles children's risk of developing ADHD and other health problems like headaches and stuttering.
Evidence Review: ADHD and Scientific Research
Most ADHD treatments lack proper testing, leaving major questions about long-term safety and effectiveness unanswered.
How Sleep Influences ADHD
Poor sleep can make ADHD symptoms worse in children, and lack of sleep alone can cause ADHD-like behaviour in healthy kids.
Inside the ADHD Brain
New research shows how the ADHD brain works differently, revealing missing connections between attention and visual processing areas.
Is ADHD a Genuine Condition?
Doctors and scientists disagree on whether ADHD is a real medical condition or just normal childhood behaviour, here's what the evidence shows.
Is ADHD Hereditary?
ADHD is largely hereditary, not caused by parenting, and understanding this can help parents get proper treatment for their children.
Misdiagnosis Controversy of ADHD
Nearly a million US children may be misdiagnosed with ADHD each year, often because they're the youngest in their class.
Possible Causes of ADHD
ADHD likely involves genetics combined with environmental factors, though researchers still don't fully understand what causes it.
Pre-Natal Links to ADHD
Research shows prenatal exposures to alcohol, drugs, and other factors may increase a child's risk of developing ADHD.
Tests for ADHD
Find out what tests doctors use to diagnose ADHD in children and how to track behaviour patterns at home and school.
The Difference Between Bad Behaviour and ADHD
Kids act out for many reasons—here's how to tell if it's typical misbehaviour or actually ADHD.
Tobacco and Lead Exposure in ADHD
Prenatal exposure to tobacco and lead may account for up to 35% of ADHD cases in children, according to recent research.
Western Diet and ADHD
Eating a Western diet high in processed foods doubles the risk of ADHD in teenagers compared to healthier eating patterns.
What Is ADHD?
ADHD is a lifelong condition affecting attention, impulse control and behaviour that shows consistently across all social settings from early childhood.