The Poorly Developing ADHD Brain

A study done at the National Institute of Mental Healthlosing any asymmetrical development.
has used neuroanatomical magnetic resonance imageThese findings are consistent with other brain imaging
technology to document developmental changes instudies on ADHD children that show an inability to
brain structure in normal children and those with ADHD.utilize prefrontal regulation of the brain, which is known
It is already known that asymmetrical development isto be associated with focus. This new study shows
associated with healthy motor and cognitive function.that the problem is occurring during development. This
The study images show that children with ADHD lackmeans changing the problem is best addressed while
normal asymmetric development between the rightthe brain is developing.
and left brain – with the prefrontal regions