Neurofeedback for ADHD.

This alternative therapy uses real-time EEG data to help patients work to train their ADHD brains for intense focus, impulse control, and organized executive function. Studies are encouraging, but not conclusive. The brain is malleable. With frequent, intense practice, we may transform our brainwave activity. Over time, we can work to increase our ratio of faster… Continuar lendo Neurofeedback for ADHD.

Melatonin for Kids with ADHD: Is It Safe? Does It Work?

Is melatonin safe for kids with ADHD who have trouble sleeping? The short answer is yes. Learn more about this hormone’s connection to ADD, why doctors recommend it as a healthy supplement for better sleep, and how to spot side effects right away. Melatonin is a hormone that is naturally produced in the brain in… Continuar lendo Melatonin for Kids with ADHD: Is It Safe? Does It Work?

Autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder have a similar burden of rare protein-truncating variants.

The exome sequences of approximately 8,000 children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and/or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and 5,000 controls were analyzed, finding that individuals with ASD and individuals with ADHD had a similar burden of rare protein-truncating variants in evolutionarily constrained genes, both significantly higher than controls. This motivated a combined analysis across… Continuar lendo Autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder have a similar burden of rare protein-truncating variants.