hyperactivity

Published research on hyperactivity.

ADHDNov 3, 2026

Saudi Parents of Kids With ADHD Spot Symptoms, but Myths Persist

A survey of 388 Riyadh parents of children with ADHD found 95.6% recognized attention problems, but 68.3% thought ADHD always involves hyperactivity and only 41.5% knew ADHD medication does …

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PsychiatryOct 8, 2026

ADHD, Autism, Defiance and Learning Problems Often Overlap in Kids

About 9 in 10 children referred for ADHD or autism had elevated symptoms in at least 2 of 4 areas — ADHD, autism, defiance and learning problems — and the same overlap showed up in ordinary …

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DrugsOct 6, 2026

Guanfacine Eases Hyperactivity in Autism; Inflammation Theory Untested

Guanfacine, a non-stimulant ADHD medication, reduced hyperactivity in autistic children in a placebo-controlled trial. A 2026 review argues it may also steady prefrontal brain signaling and …

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TherapyJul 6, 2015

Neurofeedback For ADHD: Is It An Effective Treatment?

Neurofeedback is a practice devised to optimize the electrical activity within a person’s brain a.k.a. adjust their brain waves. It is based on the premise that abnormal electrical activity …

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ADHDApr 7, 2014

What’s the Difference Between ADD and ADHD?

What’s the difference between ADD and ADHD? ADD stands for “attention deficit disorder” while ADHD stands for “attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.” There really isn’t much of a differe…

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