The ADHD Adults Podcast Episode 135 Brain networks and ADHD
Sep 22, 2023
The ADHD Adults podcast covers brain networks and how they contribute to ADHD behaviors. The hosts discuss small talk struggles, the challenges of understanding ADHD brains, and the complexities of attention. They also engage in random conversations on various topics and discuss a joke about Mr. Bean's round head.
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Brain Networks Drive ADHD Behaviors
- ADHD behaviors stem from differences in how brain networks connect and communicate.
- It's not just one brain area, but how these networks coordinate that shapes ADHD traits.
Neurotransmitters Impact ADHD
- Neurons communicate by neurotransmitters, including dopamine, which are crucial in ADHD.
- ADHD differences likely relate to how these chemical signals affect brain communication.
CSTC Loop and ADHD Behaviors
- The corticostriatal thalamic loop (CSTC) regulates emotions, cognition, attention, and movement.
- Differences in this loop are central to many ADHD behaviors.