| A study done at the National Institute of Mental Health | | | | losing any asymmetrical development. |
| has used neuroanatomical magnetic resonance image | | | | These findings are consistent with other brain imaging |
| technology to document developmental changes in | | | | studies 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 is | | | | to 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 lack | | | | means changing the problem is best addressed while |
| normal asymmetric development between the right | | | | the brain is developing. |
| and left brain â with the prefrontal regions | | | | |