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The ADHD Skills Lab
ADHD Research Recap: Is ADHD related to trauma in childhood?
Jan 1, 2024
This podcast discusses the impact of childhood trauma on ADHD symptoms, the effects of early methylphenidate treatment, and the potential protective effect of an ADHD diagnosis. It explores the relationship between childhood trauma and ADHD symptoms and challenges claims linking ADHD to trauma. The podcast also delves into the use of brain scans to understand ADHD and explores the lived experience of ADHD and how it is often measured incorrectly.
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- Early referral for ADHD and methylphenidate treatment may reduce mood disorders and emotional dysregulation.
- ADHD symptoms are influenced by childhood trauma but other factors also contribute to its symptomatology.
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Impact of Early Referral and Methylphenidate Treatment on ADHD Outcomes
In a clinical outpatient sample of 100 adults with ADHD, a study explored the effects of early referral and methylphenidate treatment on ADHD outcomes. Participants were divided into three groups: those not referred or treated before 18, those referred and continuously treated with methylphenidate before 18, and those referred but never treated. The study found that early referral was associated with higher ADHD symptoms, particularly disruptive behaviors, but methylphenidate treatment did not significantly reduce those behaviors. However, participants who received early treatment experienced lower rates of mood disorders and decreased severity of emotional dysregulation. This study suggests that early referral may positively impact certain ADHD-related outcomes, but more research is needed to fully understand the effects of methylphenidate treatment.
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