In the first comprehensive imaging study of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in preschoolers, researchers have found evidence that structural changes in the brain are already recognizable at the age of 4. It is a neurological disorder.”The study found widespread reductions in the volume of gray matter in the brains of children with ADHD. The most significant differences in brain volume were seen in the temporal and prefrontal lobes, including areas associated with activity, attention and motor control. “Brain size, like every biological trait, lies on a spectrum,” said Jonathan Leo, professor of neuroanatomy at Lincoln Memorial University in Tennessee. Read more:How to support parents with ADHDDating with ADHDIs ADHD actually a sleep disorder?
Source: Washington Post March 26, 2018 19:42 UTC