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Another Ground Breaking Study on ADHD

Friday March 14, 2008
Do children who have Attention Deficit Hyper Disorder (ADHD) experience a development delay with a distinct biological basis? A recent study would say that evidence does support this notion. The results show that ADHD is a delay in the normal pattern of development. MRIs apparently show the distinct difference between children with ADHD and those without. See the full story in the New York Times. Regardless of the research, it is important to remember that all children can learn with appropriate support and time.
See also: Teacher Checklist to Support ADHD in the Classroom.

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