Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder Archives

Associations Between Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), ADHD Medication, and Shorter Height: A Quasi-experimental and Family-Based Study

Dec 14, 2023

In addition to well-known associations between stimulant medication and shorter height, this Swedish study confirms that ADHD itself may be associated with shorter height. Ahlberg, R., Garcia-Argibay, M., Du Rietz, E., Butwicka, A., Cortese, S., D...

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Medications and Long-Term Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases

Dec 14, 2023

This study using case controlled data from a Swedish national registry found that rates of cardiovascular disease, especially hypertension and arterial disease, are higher among those on long-term stimulant medication (over 3-5 years). Zhang...

Translating the nuanced risk for substance use among adolescents treated for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) into clinical practice: a commentary on McCabe et al. (2023)

Oct 17, 2023

While untreated childhood ADHD may be associated with later substance use, treatment with stimulant medication needs to be carefully managed, especially among young people whose likelihood of misusing stimulants has increased over the past few decade...

Practitioner Review: It’s time to bridge the gap – understanding the unmet needs of consumers with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder – a systematic review and recommendations

Jun 6, 2023

While thorough assessment and careful management of ADHD remain important, are there new ways in which we can reduce the gap between service availability and demand from people of all ages? This review offers challenges and suggestions. Bisset, M....

Editorial Perspective: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder viewed as neuro-divergence in the digital world

Jun 6, 2023

It has long been recognized that children with ADHD do not display the same level of functional difficulty when engaging with technology. This thoughtful editorial explores the potential benefits of ADHD in the digital world and suggests we may...

Feasibility and efficacy of the Alert Program® for children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Jun 6, 2023

Teaching children with ADHD self-regulation skills may improve parental perceptions of ADHD symptoms, but does not lead to teachers seeing children as any different. Mah, J. W., Gill, H., & Doherty, M. (2023). Feasibility and Efficacy of...

<strong>Practitioner Review: attention</strong><strong>‐</strong><strong>deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder–the importance of depression</strong>

Practitioner Review: attention‐deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder–the importance of depression

Feb 16, 2023

Although depression is more common among young people with neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism and ADHD, it may be more difficult to recognize and manage. This review offers helpful advice. Thapar, A., Livingston, L. A., Eyre, O...

Annual research review: perspectives on progress in ADHD science – from characterization to cause

Dec 7, 2022

This review summarises the history of ADHD research over the past few decades and reminds us that we know an awful lot more than we did twenty years ago. Sonuga‐Barke, E. J., Becker, S. P., Bölte, S., Castellanos, F. X., Franke, B., Newco...

<strong>Treating attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in preschool age children with stimulants: modest effects in young children with big problems</strong>

Treating attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in preschool age children with stimulants: modest effects in young children with big problems

Dec 7, 2022

As newer medications such as Lisdexamphetamine become available for the treatment of preschool ADHD, this editorial summarises what we know about the benefits and risks of treating this condition. Stein, M. A. (2022). Treating Attention-Deficit/Hy...

Systematic Review and Meta-analysis: Screening Tools for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and Adolescents

Oct 17, 2022

Although suitable tools exist for identifying Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), this systematic review found that none were suitable for routine population-based screening. Mulraney, M., Arrondo, G., Musullulu, H., Iturmendi-S...

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Associations Between Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), ADHD Medication, and Shorter Height: A Quasi-experimental and Family-Based Study

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Medications and Long-Term Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases

Translating the nuanced risk for substance use among adolescents treated for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) into clinical practice: a commentary on McCabe et al. (2023)

Practitioner Review: It’s time to bridge the gap – understanding the unmet needs of consumers with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder – a systematic review and recommendations

Editorial Perspective: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder viewed as neuro-divergence in the digital world

Feasibility and efficacy of the Alert Program® for children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Practitioner Review: attention‐deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder–the importance of depression

Annual research review: perspectives on progress in ADHD science – from characterization to cause

Treating attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in preschool age children with stimulants: modest effects in young children with big problems

Systematic Review and Meta-analysis: Screening Tools for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and Adolescents

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