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What is the latest research on ADHD?

Jeremy Anderson

What is the latest research on ADHD?

Rich Rewards: Scientists Reveal ADHD Medication’s Effect on the Brain. Jan. 17, 2020 — Researchers have identified how certain areas of the human brain respond to methylphenidate — a stimulant drug which is used to treat symptoms of ADHD.

What foods should an ADHD child avoid?

Adults and children with ADHD may feel better if they limit or avoid the following:

  • Sugar. Eating sugary foods can cause blood glucose spikes and crashes, which can affect energy levels.
  • Other simple carbohydrates. Sugar is a simple — or refined —carbohydrate.
  • Caffeine.
  • Artificial additives.
  • Allergens.

Is ADHD inherited from the mother or father?

ADHD tends to run in families and, in most cases, it’s thought the genes you inherit from your parents are a significant factor in developing the condition. Research shows that parents and siblings of a child with ADHD are more likely to have ADHD themselves.

Why is my ADHD child so emotional?

Sometimes the working memory impairments of ADHD allow a momentary emotion to become too strong. At other times, working memory impairments leave the person with insufficient sensitivity to the importance of a particular emotion because he or she hasn’t kept other relevant information in mind.

How does ADHD affect a person’s life?

ADHD is a medical condition that affects a person’s attention and self-control. Because of ADHD, people have a harder time staying focused. They may be more fidgety than others. ADHD can make it harder to control behavior, so kids and teens may get into trouble more.

Should you punish a child with ADHD?

Not only will disciplining a child with ADHD the emotionally healthy way help to reduce your child’s negative behaviors and increase their strengths making your life easier, but it will also lead them down the path of future success (and not detention).

What are the 4 types of ADHD?

Types of ADHD: Inattentive, Hyperactive-Impulsive, and Combined Types.

Is ADHD just bad Behaviour?

But experts say if parents think their child may have ADHD, they are probably right. Bad behaviour is intermittent and often premeditated, experts say. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, on the other hand, affects a child in all aspects of its life.

Do ADHD partners cheat?

Adults with ADHD are also usually emotionally uninhibited, which can be attractive to others. This can lead to infidelity (see “Tame Temptation,” below).