ADHD diagnoses have been rising steadily in recent years, with a recent study suggesting as many as 1 in 9 children have it.

Trouble concentrating is one of the best-known ADHD symptoms, thanks to the reduced function of the prefrontal cortex. According to the DSM-5, a diminishing attention span is a core symptom of ADHD.

(The DSM-5 still requires that some symptoms be present before the age of 12.) The first guidelines for diagnosing and treating ADHD in adults are now being developed by the American Professional ...

But going off those broad symptoms alone can lead to a misdiagnosis — especially ... Hyperactivity is another major symptom of ADHD, according to the DSM-5. In children under 16, it can look like ...

Although over- or under-sensitivity to physical sensations are not listed as possible symptoms of ADHD in the DSM-5, many children and adults do report that they struggle with “sensory overload ...

Vocal stimming isn’t a formal symptom of ADHD or a diagnostic criterion listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5 th edition, text revision (DSM-5-TR). Stimming may ...

A team led by Kaiser Permanente’s Division of Research in California examined health records and insurance claims for 12.2 million Americans for autism diagnosis trends.

Therefore, we require documentation to verify ADHD symptoms causing difficulty in functioning were present before age 12, according to DSM 5. Students seeking care for new ADHD concerns without ...

The majority of studies documenting ADHD-related driving problems have focused on adult ... To appear in Galanter, C.A. & Jensen, P.S. (Eds.), DSM-5 Casebook and Treatment Guide for Child Mental ...

Feeling anxious or overwhelmed sometimes is completely normal. But how do you know when it passes into the territory of being an anxiety disorder?