Diagnoses of autism and other neurodivergence are rising. Jessica Eccles and Elizabeth Weir say that the trend is real—and that claims of “overdiagnosis” and insistence on exact case numbers are ...

Researchers in Taiwan tried to examine whether using acetaminophen during pregnancy leaves children at greater risk of ...

An ADHD diagnosis didn’t fully explain Leanne Maskell’s experiences. An autism diagnosis provided the final puzzle piece - Matt Writtle Imagine having a brain that is at constant war with itself.

ADHD and autism referrals for some young people will continue to be accepted after a halt blamed on "unprecedented" demand.

By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. A new study comparing children with autism, ADHD, and both conditions reveals that comorbidity may alter how cognitive abilities relate to emotional and behavioral regulation ...

ADHD and autism often co-occur, with statistics estimating that 50–70% of individuals with ASD also present symptoms of ADHD. While several past neuroscience studies investigated these two distinct ...

A study of 2.1 million births found no link between prenatal acetaminophen exposure and ADHD or autism when researchers compared sibling outcomes.

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For the first time, scientists have described a biochemical mechanism linking attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with the common but problematic ...

A team of Taiwanese researchers have used a nationwide, population-based cohort to examine whether taking acetaminophen during pregnancy might be linked to a higher likelihood of ...

How are schools coping with the huge increase in pupils diagnosed with special educational needs and disabilities?

Kat Frize said she faced several challenges throughout her life before getting her ‘life-changing’ ADHD diagnosis, with experts warning women and girls remain severely underdiagnosed ...