hyperactivity

Is It Immaturity or ADHD?

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Kids who are younger than most of the students in their grade may have a harder time paying attention, sitting still, or controlling their behavior. Those things happen to be symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), too. ADHD is one of the most commonly diagnosed behavioral disorders in children in the U.S. But some … Read more

Strep Throat Doesn’t Worsen Tourette’s, May Affect ADHD

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By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, March 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Strep throat doesn’t appear to aggravate Tourette syndrome and other chronic tic disorders in youngsters, according to a new study. But it did find an association between strep infection and increased hyperactivity and impulsiveness among kids with ADHD. People with chronic tic disorders have … Read more