The Latest Breaking News from ADHD

As a child I was ‘away with the fairies’. Now I use that energy to make my son’s life amazing, says Sarah Marsh, a Guardian news reporter

Tasmanian parents worried that their child might have ADHD are being forced to go interstate for a diagnosis because of a lack of suitable clinicians in the state. Sometimes, that's just the start of their problems.

Stephanie Ward, 32, has been nominated for a National Diversity Award for her work helping other people

Lella Anthonya Halliwell wants AUThentically Autistic to support children and young people with ADHD and autism across Newcastle and Gateshead

Laura Ferry struggles with cleaning her home, reading a book and making her breakfast

Reports have emerged from around Australia of waitlists of up to two years to receive a diagnostic assessment for neurodevelopmental conditions, such as autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Exclusive: NHS autism service ‘crisis’ will leave tens of thousands of patients without diagnosis

Some adults who take medication for ADHD are required to have their urine tested for drugs

Drugs to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be very effective, but they can come with a range of undesirable side-effects, such as increased anxiety, trouble sleeping and loss of appetite. It is not surprising that people have sought other treatments.