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Almost a third of U.S. children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder were diagnosed before the age of 6

One-Third of U.S. Children With ADHD Diagnosed Before Age 6

But researchers add that few valid tests exist to support diagnosis in children that young
Risks of attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder are greatest for children with the most severe degree of poor growth in the womb

Preterm Birth, Poor Fetal Growth Tied to ADHD Risk

Higher risk of ADHD seen for children among lowest and highest weight percentages
Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder undergoing sedation for magnetic resonance imaging do not have a higher dose requirement for propofol

No Need for More Propofol for MRI Sedation in ADHD

Children with ADHD undergoing MRI do not need higher doses of sedation
Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder often fidget

Children With ADHD May Focus Better When Allowed to Fidget

Small study found those who fidgeted intensely performed better on a test
Misuse of prescription stimulant medications such as Ritalin and Adderall may begin at an earlier age than previously believed

Misuse of Stimulants May Begin Earlier Than Expected

Efforts to prevent illegal use should begin in middle school, researcher says
One in 10 children and teens have been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

CDC: Rates of ADHD Diagnoses Essentially Unchanged

Unchanged since 2007; boys still twice as likely to have the condition as girls
The effects of higher altitude may reduce the risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Higher Altitude Linked With Lower Rates of ADHD

Low-lying states have rates up to 16 percent, compared to 6 percent in mountain regions
Most children with special health care needs with current attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder receive medication treatment or behavioral therapy

Three-Quarters of Children With ADHD Take Meds

Just under one-third of children receive both meds and behavioral therapy
Exposure to common air pollutants before birth may make children more likely to have the symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and other thinking and behavioral problems

Prenatal Exposure to Pollutants May Affect Fetal Brain

Small study found higher risk of ADHD symptoms, other thinking and behavioral problems
For children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Family-Centered Care Improves Outcomes in Children With ADHD

Working with families on positive, compassionate parenting skills found to be beneficial