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Attached is an important update of the European Consensus statement regarding the diagnosis and treatment of adult ADHD. This is yet another important resource that includes several APSARD members as authors. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL PAPER. Abstract Background Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is among the most common psychiatric disorders of childhood that often persists […]

Nearly 15 years ago, suggestive evidence began to arise that ADHD may have a detrimental impact on life expectancy. Such opinions were based on what were then new findings from a longitudinal study at Stanford university initiated by Terman of gifted children followed their entire lifespan. The findings by Friedman and colleagues (2002) indicated that […]

This post originally appeared on Cincinnati Children’s blog. (or copy and paste the link: http://blog.cincinnatichildrens.org/healthy-living/child-development-and-behavior/9-questions-suspect-preschooler-adhd/) Typically, ADHD is diagnosed during the school years, particularly around age 7. But it is possible to diagnose it as early as four years old. However, it is a difficult diagnosis to make at this young age. All preschoolers, by nature, are […]

Until 2013, ADHD was still grouped with the Disruptive Behavior Disorders of Childhood in the DSM-IV. Early clinic referrals revolved around the management of hyperactive, impulsive young boys. Treatment focused on minimizing the negative impact of their behaviors on others. Over time, criteria were modified and exemplars constructed in efforts to reflect the changing literature. […]

Established in 2005, the Center for ADHD at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) is composed of a multi-disciplinary team of investigators across several divisions including Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, and General and Community Pediatrics. Our Center is one of the largest centers in the country devoted entirely to improving […]

The brain is a plastic organ that changes and reacts to its environment. In recent years, researchers have become increasingly interested in how brain injuries can affect development well into adulthood. More than 300,000 children are treated for traumatic brain injuries (TBI) each year. Two new studies point to a link between childhood TBI and […]

The presence of mental health disorders in preschool children, such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and ADHD has been documented more frequently in the past 10 years (Luby, 2017). However, despite recent evidence that early detection of mental health disorders may help in decreasing the severity and even the development of such conditions, child psychiatrists […]