Ann Childress, MD

Panelists discuss how the DSM-5-TR criteria for ADHD require at least 6 of 9 symptoms in either inattentive or hyperactive-impulsive domains, with inattentive presentations often going unrecognized especially in females and highly intelligent students.

Panelists discuss how ADHD presents in a 10-year-old boy with combined presentation symptoms, emphasizing the importance of seeing difficulties across multiple settings and noting the genetic component when family history is present.

Busy Philipps and Ann Childress, MD, explore the unique challenges women face in ADHD diagnosis, highlighting personal stories and the importance of treatment.

A panelist discusses how attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as a common neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by inattention and hyperactive-impulsive behavior, affecting approximately 10.5% of children in the US aged 3 to 17 years with higher prevalence in adolescents and boys, highlighting its various symptoms, potential causes including genetic factors, and mentioning upcoming discussions about treatment options and transitioning care from pediatric to adult settings.

Ann Childress, MD, the current president of APSARD, invites you to attend this year's conference!

New positive data for novel ADHD treatment.

This new medication is a huge leap forward for treating attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.