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Inattention, Explained
by Janice Rodden, ADDitude Editors and Joel Nigg, Ph.D.
Focus is not a matter of willpower. It’s a function of a weak (or strong) connections in the brain’s neural networks. Brain networks — the way the different regions of the brain communicate — work differently for people with ADHD. That impacts inattention, impulsivity, and emotional regulation.
Full article “Inattention, Explained“
ADHD and the Brain
by Julie Rawe
Research shows that some parts of the brain tend to be a little smaller and/or take longer to mature in kids with ADHD. This doesn’t mean kids with ADHD aren’t smart. It means parts of their brain take longer to develop….
Brain-imaging studies have shown differences in brain structure and wiring between kids with ADHD and their peers. The brain develops in a similar way in both groups. But in kids with ADHD, development of certain areas of the brain is often delayed by about three years. Those delays are typically in the areas most involved in executive function.
Differences also exist in how well certain parts of the brain communicate and work with each other.
Research shows that some parts of the brain tend to be a little smaller and/or take longer to mature in kids with ADHD. This doesn’t mean kids with ADHD aren’t smart. It means parts of their brain take longer to develop.
Full article “ADHD and the Brain“
Is It Inattentive ADHD or Sluggish
Cognitive Tempo?
How ADHD Impairs Major Life Activities
Worldwide Studies of Inattentive ADHD
Website Levente.nl
Adult ADHD: Impact on Chronic Conditions and Adherence to Medical Recommendations
Video by Help for ADHD