ADHD Guide
What is ADHD? ADD vs. ADHD? Learn the science behind this neurological condition, research updates, current statistics regarding diagnosis and treatment of its symptoms, and other essential information for parents, adults, and professionals.
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The ADHD Brain
3 Areas of Research Advancing Our Understanding of ADHD
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Emotions & Shame
“ADHD Is Hard, But…” Crowdsourced Advice for the Newly Diagnosed
This ADHD Acceptance Month, ADDitude readers share life-changing lessons they’ve learned about how to...
The ADHD Brain
What Does ADHD Mean to You?
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How ADHD Is Diagnosed
Brain Scans Alone Can’t Diagnose ADHD
“While brain scans offer insights into brain function, they are not precise or consistent enough to...
How ADHD Is Diagnosed
How the ADHD DSM-5 Criteria Fails People
The ADHD DSM-5 criteria is flawed for various reasons: It overemphasizes attention deficits and...
Symptom Tests for Children
Does My Child Have ADHD? Symptom Test for Kids
Does my child have ADHD? If you suspect that your child has symptoms of hyperactive, impulsive, or...
ADDitude for Professionals
ADHD in Adults Looks Different. Most Diagnostic Criteria Ignores This Fact.
ADHD in adults looks and acts different than ADHD in children, but clinicians’ diagnostic criteria —...
Mental Health & ADHD Comorbidities
Comorbid ADHD Complicates Most Diagnoses and Treatment Plans
About 60 percent of people with ADHD have a co-existing psychiatric condition. Learn about the most...
The ADHD Brain
Intention Deficit Disorder: Why ADHD Minds Struggle to Meet Goals with Action
Intention deficit disorder is not a medical diagnosis but a helpful way to frame a persistent ADHD...
ADHD in Girls
What ADHD Looks Like in Girls and Women
Girls with ADHD — especially those with inattentive symptoms — are often drowned out by loud,...
Executive Dysfunction
What Is Executive Function? 7 Deficits Tied to ADHD
What is executive function? The cognitive skills that help us plan, prioritize, and execute complex...
How ADHD Is Diagnosed
How Is ADHD Diagnosed?
When diagnosing ADHD, some symptoms are more obvious than others. But even if your child is hanging...
Types of ADHD & ADD
How ADD (Inattentive Type ADHD) Looks a Lot Like Learning Disabilities
Problems with organization, focus, and time management often point to inattentive-type ADHD (aka...
Guest Blogs
10 Ways ADHD Hides in Plain Sight
ADHD is sometimes impossible to miss — and other times far too easy to overlook. The children who...
Executive Dysfunction
Executive Dysfunction, Explained!
Executive dysfunction is a brain-based impairment that impacts a person's ability to analyze,...