Tag Archives: ADHD
Gestational Age Linked to ADHD in Children With Down Syndrome
[Source: News Medical Life Sciences, Via CHADD] A new study by the UC Davis MIND Institute finds a connection between gestational age and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms in children with Down syndrome. The research, published in Scientific Reports, focused … Continue reading
Pediatric Therapy Corner: 5 Ways to Support Kids With ADHD During Remote Learning
[Source: Edutopia] Tears and tantrums—popular words among parents who’ve taken to social media to describe remote learning for their kids with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Without the usual support from teachers or the familiarity of classroom rules and structure, the struggle … Continue reading
Hypothyroidism in Pregnant Mothers Linked to ADHD in Their Children
[Source: Science Daily] Low levels of key, body-regulating chemicals in mothers during the first three months of pregnancy may interfere with the baby’s brain development, a large American study shows. These chemicals, or hormones, are produced in the thyroid gland … Continue reading
Is Fructose Linked to ADHD, Neurodevelopmental Disorders?
[Source: Healthline] High consumption of fructose may stimulate impulsivity and aggression, behaviors similar to the foraging response in animals. Fructose is a source of energy. But in many animals, it also triggers a foraging response, similar to what occurs in … Continue reading
Children with Autism, ADHD Have More Doctor, Hospital Visits During Infancy
[Source: Medical X-Press] Children who are later diagnosed with autism and/or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder visit doctors and hospitals more often in their first year of life than non-affected children, suggesting a potential new way to identify the conditions early. … Continue reading
