Is ADHD a genetic disorder? This seems to be the accepted view among American psychiatrists and parents. However, when we take a close look at the research supporting this idea, the view that ADHD is ...

September 29, 2010 — New research provides the first direct evidence that attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is genetic. In a study published online ...

This post is in response to Is ADHD Genetic? By Marilyn Wedge Ph.D. I wanted to just let this one go and take a deep breath, but this post by Dr. Wedge, which will undoubtedly be read by a large ...

Attention depends on the brain’s ability to filter out distractions, but new research suggests this works best when background brain activity is quieter. Scientists found that lowering certain ...

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder with a high heritability, in which the genetic component consists of thousands of genetic variants. Most variants only slightly increase the likelihood of ...

Too much soda, candy and bad parenting have been cleared of full blame for children’s hyperactivity and uncontrollable behavior — at least according to a new study that has identified certain genetic ...

After several decades of family, twin, and adoption study research, there can be no doubt that genes mediate susceptibility to ADHD and that ADHD is a highly heritable disorder. These studies also ...

Attention can feel like a fragile thing, especially when your brain struggles to sort signal from noise. Every second, your ...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how the brain regulates attention, motivation, emotional responses, and impulse control. Despite common ...

Scientists are mapping the characteristics that adults with ADHD share—and revealing new coping strategies for people living with the disorder.