Math anxiety grows from stress, culture, and experience, not ability. By changing how we teach, test, and talk about math, we ...

A 17-year longitudinal study from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev followed children from birth to adolescence to explore ...

Have you ever wondered what it's like to live with ADHD, autism, and other mental illnesses? Well, wonder no more because ...

“For Many Kids, ADHD Pills Kick Off a Drug Cascade” (Page One, Nov. 21) sheds light on the pervasive diagnosing and use of drugs for behavior in otherwise normal ...

Consider the behaviors that constitute the diagnosis: inattention, disorganization, being more active than typical—nothing violent or extreme. The diagnosis doesn’t take into account family or social ...

Parents are concerned about children's anxiety, restlessness, and screen dependence, often manifesting as irritability or physical complaints. Excessive screen time can foster impulsivity and instant ...

In some parts of the world, record numbers of people are being diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In the United States, for example, government researchers last year ...

Danielle Gansky was 7 years old when an administrator at her upscale private girls’ school in suburban Philadelphia flagged problems with her academic performance. She was a bubbly and creative kid, ...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common disability diagnosis in children globally. It’s estimated to affect around 8% of children aged 3-12 years, and around 6% of teenagers ...

Methylphenidate helps the brain to regulate focus and impulse control. It is the most commonly used medicine for ADHD and is the active substance in Concerta, Ritalin, Medikinet and other medicines.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Asian, Black and Hispanic children with ADHD were less likely to be prescribed medication early vs. white ...