ADHD Research News

Children with ADHD who begin taking stimulant medications at a younger age may develop higher brain iron levels than those starting later. A new study explores how treatment timing interacts with brain development in dopamine-rich regions.

A large study of families suggests that a child's own DNA drives their ADHD traits by mid-childhood, finding no robust evidence that parents' genetics indirectly shape these behaviors through the household environment.

In a study of more than 167,000 children in Wales, autism and ADHD rates were similar whether a mother’s depression was treated with antidepressants or left untreated. Depression itself, however, was linked to more special educational needs.

A childhood ADHD diagnosis is linked to a steep decline in adult religious service attendance, especially among Black and Asian American adults. Private spiritual practices like prayer, however, remain largely unaffected by the neurodevelopmental condition.

Autism and ADHD traits appear to follow different social paths. In a study of 9,619 Japanese students, autistic traits were linked to later peer problems, while ADHD traits were tied to academic struggles and behavioral difficulties.

Adults with ADHD often struggle with choices that carry negative consequences. A new experiment reveals that stimulant medication improves decision-making by helping the brain process the potential costs of an action more efficiently.

A new meta-analysis reveals that while ADHD and autism both feature atypical brain responses to rewards, the underlying neural activity goes in completely opposite directions, providing biological clues to their distinct behavioral symptoms.

A recent study suggests that adults with ADHD who experience hyperactive and impulsive symptoms tend to view their condition more positively. In contrast, those with primarily inattentive symptoms are less likely to see their diagnosis as advantageous.

A large study reveals that while high intelligence in children with ADHD is associated with better focus, it is also linked to greater impulsivity, challenging the idea that a high IQ always protects against severe symptoms.

A midlife ADHD diagnosis can be life-changing. New research explores how receiving a late diagnosis helps women replace decades of self-blame with self-compassion, allowing them to finally make sense of their hidden emotional struggles.

A child's genetic likelihood for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is associated with a higher chance of their parents divorcing. The new findings highlight how children might actively shape the life trajectories of their families.

While intentional daydreaming can be useful, new research shows that spontaneous mind wandering is closely linked to adult ADHD. Both daily unintentional distractions and real-time cognitive lapses independently predict attention-deficit traits.

New research analyzing genetic data from twins and siblings suggests that ADHD symptoms directly cause a drop in student grades.

A recent analysis of personal testimonies reveals how the cognitive traits associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder shape sexual satisfaction, intimacy, and communication between partners.

A new study suggests that mothers who are less likely to respond to their infants within one second have a higher chance of their children developing ADHD or disruptive behavior disorders by age seven.