Neurodevelopmental disorders are a diverse group of conditions that affect the brain from early development. They include attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism and learning ...

Share on Pinterest Adults with undiagnosed ADHD should avoid self-diagnosis and ask their doctor about their symptoms. The Good Brigade/Getty Images A new study found an association between adult ADHD ...

The causes of ADHD are not fully understood. As with other mental health and behavioral disorders, genes likely play a role, but recent research also implicates exposure to environmental toxins such ...

Expert caution against self-diagnosis and encourage people to talk with their healthcare provider if they have symptoms of ADHD. 1 in 4 adults suspect they have undiagnosed ADHD, but the majority ...

"We found among individuals diagnosed with ADHD, ADHD medication was significantly associated with lower mortality during a 2-year and 5-year follow-up period." — Lin Li, PhD, Department of Medical ...

Alison Poulton is a member of the Australasian ADHD Professionals Association and ADHD Australia. She has received personal fees and non-financial support from Shire/Takeda; and book royalties from ...