In children with ADHD, an impairment in the development of the prefrontal cortex has been found that affects the development of executive functioning skills (Langberg et al., 2014). This can lead to ...

Executive function skills is a term we hear a lot these days—almost like a buzzword. But what does it mean, and how does it relate to ADHD? Executive function skills are brain-based abilities that ...

Executive dysfunction can occur with ADHD. Some ways you can manage it include keeping tasks visible, breaking up tasks, and setting alarms for time-based events. Executive dysfunction is a group of ...

Many adults with ADHD lead successful careers, but the condition can create job challenges. Impulsivity, hyperactivity and ...

ADHD affects millions in the U.S. and remains underdiagnosed, with expert Hannah Bookbinder emphasizing the need for proper ...

Soon after her son started middle school, Kay Nash, head of talent at a Washington, D.C., law firm, started worrying about ...

A team of scientists has used AI to detect ADHD in adults by analyzing how their brains process rapid visual information. The ...

Children who appear lazy, forgetful or unmotivated may actually be facing challenges with executive functioning, key brain ...

Adam Guastella receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council and Australian Research Council for research into neurodevelopmental conditions. He is director of the Clinic for ...