Dec 20, 2022 · An ADHD brain differs from a neurotypical one in many ways—from the size and activity levels of certain regions to the chemical signals traveling throughout the brain. Because of these differences, you may find it challenging to organize, …

May 17, 2024 · In this article, we will delve into the science behind ADHD, exploring what really happens in the brain of someone with this condition and what makes it different. Additionally, we will discuss strategies for managing ADHD symptoms based on different age groups.

Apr 8, 2024 · Learn how adults with ADHD think differently with this scientific explanation of the ADHD nervous system; the neurological underpinnings of ADHD behaviors and feelings.

Sep 17, 2024 · Ever wonder what’s happening inside the brain of someone with ADHD? From dopamine imbalances to lagging executive functions, learn how these factors influence ADHD behaviors.

Jan 13, 2025 · ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder. The brains of individuals with ADHD develop differently, leading to changes in brain function. A major area of scientific research on ADHD focuses on the ...

Feb 14, 2025 · Truths about the ADHD brain that most people don’t understand. Brain scientists have found that deficiencies in specific neurotransmitters underlie many common disorders, including anxiety, mood disorders, anger-control problems, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Nov 1, 2024 · Most people with unmedicated ADHD have four or five things going on in their minds at once. The hallmark of the ADHD nervous system is not attention deficit, but inconsistent attention. Everyone with ADHD knows that they can “get …

Oct 26, 2022 · ADHD affects your brain and nervous system, like all neurological disorders, but it also affects brain development. ADHD is presumed to be present from birth. If left untreated, it can...

Mar 13, 2024 · While neuroscience researchers have long suspected that ADHD symptoms result from atypical interactions between the frontal cortex and these deep information-processing brain structures, studies testing this model have returned mixed findings, possibly due to the small nature of the studies, with only 100 or so subjects.

Mar 13, 2024 · Brain scans reveal that fluctuations in estrogen can trigger atypical functioning in a key brain memory circuit in women with a common version of a gene. Since working memory function is often disturbed in mental disorders, such gene-hormone interactions are suspect mechanisms that may confer risk.