While many people are quick to suggest ADHD when they see a hyperactive kid, ADHD is just one potential cause of hyperactivity. Learn what can cause hyperactivity. Hyperactivity is a state of being ...

Many children have intense reactions to certain sounds or food textures. They can’t stand certain clothes for even a minute, or they get annoyed when someone touches them, making an ordeal out of ...

Hyperactive children tend to be disorganised and can’t concentrate on what is going on around them and hence don’t learn from their activities, writes John Muturi A child who ‘can’t sit still’ is ...

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD Key Takeaways ADHD symptoms often start in childhood and can affect success at school, ...

"The first thing your home needs if you have a hyperactive child is to be as free of clutter and chaos as possible," said Dr. Sharon Saline PsyD. Saline has a practice in Northampton, MA and has been ...

Parents, take note: A new study has found a relationship between harsh parenting and socio-emotional problems in children, including hyperactivity. University of Edinburgh researchers came to this ...

May 27, 2004 — Food additives are associated with symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to the results of a randomized trial published in the June issue of the ...

It's a Saturday afternoon at a kids' birthday party. Hordes of children are swarming between the spread of birthday treats and party games. Half-eaten cupcakes, biscuits and lollies litter the floor, ...

A brief review of the efficacy and common sideeffects of pharmacological treatments for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is presented.Methylphenidate ...