Youngest children in their class with ADHD are just as likely to keep the diagnosis when enter adulthood as older pupils in their year group. In the past, scientists have questioned the validity of ...

Does being the youngest in the class up your child's odds of being erroneously diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? It might. New research suggests these kids appear to be ...

Parents of children with birthdays right before the cutoff date for school enrollment often worry these kids will struggle academically and socially with being the youngest and smallest in class. Now, ...

Why do some brains crave more stimulation than others? Learn about dopamine, genetics, and brain function, and how dopamine ...

ADHD is the most common psychiatric diagnosis among children and adolescents. People with ADHD have difficulty concentrating, organizing, planning and carrying out activities. However, children who do ...

Lancet Psychiatry study shows for first time that younger children are no more likely to lose ADHD diagnosis over time than older classmates Experts in charge of study examined data from more than ...