Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The stereotypical image of ADHD is that of a boy who cannot sit still. Thanks to media stereotypes and our own learned biases, our ...

Many professional women assume their overwhelm, procrastination, and disorganization are character flaws. However, it may be undiagnosed ADHD. Many women are diagnosed later.

A hyperactive girl may be out of her seat but have taken on the role of classroom helper When asked to describe a typical child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), most people would ...

Boys aren’t the only people who develop attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It also affects girls and young women and adults of both genders. Yet girls ...

Early recognition can be “utterly life-changing” for girls who have ADHD, say experts. Yet girls are far less likely to be diagnosed in childhood than boys.

Researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) have found new correlations between ADHD and anxiety, which are two major health issues among adolescents. The two disorders ...

(BPT) – Difficulties with sitting still, paying attention or controlling impulsive behavior are some of the initial signs or symptoms of ADHD in children. These signs are often stereotyped as typical ...

My holiest and most humiliating year was the second grade. My teacher, a skinny, autumnal Mrs. Claus type named Mrs. V, was old school in that she was super religious and maintained the threat of ...

The findings of this survey suggest that gender has important implications for the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD. Among the most striking results is the belief that ADHD often goes unrecognized in ...

We all know the kids who blurt out answers in class, can’t focus or follow instructions, and can’t sit still. These are often boys, and they may be diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity ...

Rachel Fairbank is a freelance science writer based in Texas. When she is not writing, she can be found spending time with her family, or at her local boxing gym. Attention hyperactivity disorder, ...