hyperactivity

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Rivera, who lives in South Gate, has a 6-year-old daughter who is autistic and has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and a 16-year-old son who is autistic and nonverbal.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Additional research linked consumption to increased hyperactivity in children.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

Strong clinical evidence supports melatonin's short term benefits for children with neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026

Their claim that acetaminophen—the main active ingredient in Tylenol—can cause autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder if taken during pregnancy was rejected in federal multi-district litigation in 2023.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 29, 2025

And the more I began to appreciate what she did for my family, the less her accent and hyperactivity bothered me.

From "Where Things Come Back" by John Corey Whaley