The Latest Breaking News from ADHD

Brain device for ADHD shows no benefit in major UK trial

Diagnoses of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are rising rapidly in the UK. More children and teenagers than ever are being referred for assessment and support, and families are often facing long waits and limited options once a diagnosis is made. Schools, health services and parents are all under growing…

The Conversation · Jan 22

Use of ADHD medication has tripled over the last decade

Dramatic increase in women seeking treatment for ADHD in the UK, new study shows

The Independent UK · Jan 22

ADHD medication use surges in UK adults amid change in diagnosis

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The Independent UK · Jan 22

Like Jane Eyre, I’ve been seen as unconventional and abnormal. I’m autistic – is she too?

Nearly 200 years since Charlotte Brontë published Jane Eyre, her unconventional orphan Jane – with her intense emotions and sense of injustice – continues to captivate and intrigue readers.

The Conversation · Jan 18

‘No evidence whatsoever’ Tylenol causes autism as Trump claims, according to experts

Trump has advised pregnant women to ‘tough it out’ rather than take the painkiller

The Independent UK · Jan 17

Study on paracetamol use in pregnancy should ‘bring matter to a close’ – experts

Comments by US President Donald Trump were criticised by autism campaigners and scientists in the UK and around the world.

Evening Standard · Jan 17

Taking paracetamol in pregnancy doesn’t increase your baby’s risk of autism or ADHD – new review

If you’ve been pregnant in the past few months, you may have faced a dilemma. You wake up with a fever, a pounding headache or back pain – and then pause. Is it safe to take paracetamol?

The Conversation · Jan 16

Study debunks Trump claim that paracetamol causes autism

Taking drug in pregnancy does not raise chances of autism, ADHD or intellectual disability, ‘gold standard’ review finds

The Guardian - UK · Jan 16

ADHD treatment bottleneck as GPs race to play catch-up

Queensland leads the nation in expanding access to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder treatment, but doctors are struggling to keep up with demand.

AAP · Jan 16

NHS limiting ADHD assessments to save money despite soaring demand

FoIs show integrated care boards in England are curbing assessments but have not told GPs or patients who face long waits

The Guardian - UK · Jan 15