Tag: attention-deficit disorder

Study suggests memory training unlikely to help in treating ADHD, boosting IQ

From the American Psychological Association press release via Newswise: Working memory training is unlikely to be an effective treatment for children suffering from disorders such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity or dyslexia, according… Read more »

Study suggests behavioural modification in zebrafish may illuminate psychiatric disorders

From the Queen Mary, University of London press release: Scientists at Queen Mary, University of London have shown that zebrafish could be used to study the underlying causes of psychiatric… Read more »

Study looks at adaptive abilities in children with prenatal alcohol exposure and/or ADHD

From the University of Washington press release via EurekAlert!: Prenatal exposure to alcohol often results in disruption to the brain’s cognitive and behavioral domains, which include executive function (EF) and… Read more »

Review of studies suggests dietary changes may help only some kids with ADHD

From the University of Copenhagen press release: Together with child and adolescent psychiatrists, researchers from the University of Copenhagen have just completed an extensive report which reviews the studies which… Read more »

Study suggests personal-best goals for students with ADHD may help close achievement gap

From the University of Sydney press release via HealthCanal: Personal-best (PB) goals for at-risk children such as those with attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) may be one way of closing… Read more »

Canadian study points to increased prevalence of children with ADHD and use of ADHD medications

From the University of Montreal press release: A new study from the Université de Montréal shows an increase in prevalence of Canadian children diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and… Read more »

Study suggests youngest children in classroom are more likely to be overdiagnosed with ADHD

From the Canadian Medical Association Journal press release via EurekAlert!: The youngest children in the classroom are significantly more likely to be diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) — and prescribed… Read more »