Creative play is an important part of typical early childhood development. Using imagination, symbolism, and “pretending” engages a...

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood, and symptoms can continue into adolescence and adulthood. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 7.1 million children ages 3–17 in the United States—about 11.4%—had ever been diagnosed with ADHD based on 2022 national survey data. Despite increased awareness of ADHD in recent years, the disorder can still be misundersto

Gregory Sayer MD is a psychiatrists at Ficus Psych and provides evidence-based, compassionate care.