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It can be hard to know the difference between typical childhood behavior and signs that a child may need additional support. In the latest episode of For Kids' Sake, Akemi Watkins, M.D., a child psychiatrist at Cook Children's, discusses ADHD, early …

When a child struggles with focus or impulse control, it may point to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a neurodevelopmental condition that affects attention, behavior and self-control. Because these symptoms are often mistaken for …

When 12-year-old Deacon Swaim sits at his desk in math class, his peers might notice how focused he is. What they don't see is the journey that led him there.Deacon is one of just 16 students selected out of 332 to participate in his grade’s …

Your child is showing signs of or has been diagnosed with ADHD. What do you do next? The first line of treatment for children with ADHD are behavioral options. I never ask (or let) a family jump first to medication if they haven't …