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I Thought My Child Was Just Misbehaving But It Was Really Oppositional Defiant Disorder

I Thought My Child Was Just Misbehaving But It Was Really Oppositional Defiant Disorder

When a child is angry, irritable, argumentative, defiant, or vindictive for at least six months, they may receive a diagnosis of Oppositional Defiant Disorder.

ADD vs. ADHD: Experts Explain the Difference Between the Two

ADD vs. ADHD: Experts Explain the Difference Between the Two

They're not exactly the same thing.

Is ADHD Genetic? Here’s What Experts Say

Is ADHD Genetic? Here’s What Experts Say

The answer is more complicated than you think.

How to Talk About Your Mental Illness at Work

How to Talk About Your Mental Illness at Work

Here’s what you need to know about workplace disability laws.

13 Tips for Buying Gifts for Children With ADHD

13 Tips for Buying Gifts for Children With ADHD

Here are 13 tips to guide you in choosing a present for that special child in your life who has ADHD.

7 Reasons You Can't Stay Focused

7 Reasons You Can't Stay Focused

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A Bystander Had the Perfect Response to This Preschooler's ADHD Tantrum

A Bystander Had the Perfect Response to This Preschooler's ADHD Tantrum

One mom expected rage from fellow shoppers when her child began to act out in a Wal-Mart. What happened instead surprised her—and inspired a Facebook post on stress and compassion that has since gone viral.

After a Fidget Spinner Sent Her Daughter to the OR, Mom’s PSA Is Going Viral

After a Fidget Spinner Sent Her Daughter to the OR, Mom’s PSA Is Going Viral

Her daughter swallowed a metal bushing that popped out of the toy, and needed emergency surgery to have it removed.

Can Fidget Spinners Really Help Anxiety and ADHD? An Expert Weighs In

Can Fidget Spinners Really Help Anxiety and ADHD? An Expert Weighs In

5 Things You Don't Know About Adult ADHD

5 Things You Don't Know About Adult ADHD

7 Things People With Adult ADHD Want You to Know

7 Things People With Adult ADHD Want You to Know

12 Reasons to Stop Multitasking Now!

12 Reasons to Stop Multitasking Now!

Workaholics More Likely to Have ADHD, OCD, and Depression: Study

Being addicted to work has serious health implications.

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What If My Child Begins to Exhibit Symptoms of ADHD?

What If My Child Begins to Exhibit Symptoms of ADHD?

ADHD Myths, Misconceptions, and Stigma

ADHD Myths, Misconceptions, and Stigma

Brain Games and Exercise: A Drug-Free Treatment for ADHD?

Brain Games and Exercise: A Drug-Free Treatment for ADHD?

The View from the ADHD Roller Coaster—Both Sides

The View from the ADHD Roller Coaster—Both Sides

The Pros and Cons of Strattera for ADHD: A Nonstimulant Medication Option

The Pros and Cons of Strattera for ADHD: A Nonstimulant Medication Option

Ritalin, Adderall, and Other Stimulant Medications for ADHD

Ritalin, Adderall, and Other Stimulant Medications for ADHD

ADHD Affects Women Differently: What to Look For, How to Fix It

ADHD Affects Women Differently: What to Look For, How to Fix It

What Could My Strange Obsessive Symptoms Mean?

What Could My Strange Obsessive Symptoms Mean?

Causes of ADHD

Causes of ADHD

Are Adult ADHD Medications Effective? And Which Ones Work Best?

Are Adult ADHD Medications Effective? And Which Ones Work Best?

Treatment Options for ADHD at Any Age

Treatment Options for ADHD at Any Age

Why ADHD Affects Adults Differently

Why ADHD Affects Adults Differently

What Is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?

What Is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?

Could You Have ADD, Or Is It Anxiety? Here's How to Tell

Could You Have ADD, Or Is It Anxiety? Here's How to Tell

15 Signs You May Have Adult ADHD

15 Signs You May Have Adult ADHD

9 Food Additives That May Affect ADHD

9 Food Additives That May Affect ADHD

What Causes ADHD? 12 Myths and Facts

What Causes ADHD? 12 Myths and Facts

Can't Focus? How to Tell When It's Time to Try Medication

Can't Focus? How to Tell When It's Time to Try Medication

12 Ways to Improve Your Concentration at Work

12 Ways to Improve Your Concentration at Work

10 Tricks for Paying Attention

10 Tricks for Paying Attention

Common Myths, Misconceptions, and Stigma Surrounding ADHD

Common Myths, Misconceptions, and Stigma Surrounding ADHD

Quiz: Do You Have Adult ADHD?

Quiz: Do You Have Adult ADHD?

Attention Sappers: 5 Reasons You Cannot Concentrate

Attention Sappers: 5 Reasons You Cannot Concentrate

Complementary and Alternative Medicine for ADHD: Do Natural Remedies Really Work?

Complementary and Alternative Medicine for ADHD: Do Natural Remedies Really Work?

ADHD and the Myth of Multitasking: How to Regain Your Focus

ADHD and the Myth of Multitasking: How to Regain Your Focus