Brains On! Science podcast for kids What is ADHD?
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Oct 10, 2023 Learn about ADHD and how it affects the brain. Discover the uniqueness of each person's experience with ADHD. Explore the love for the dark and nighttime activities. Hear children's personal experiences with ADHD. Guess the mystery sound and learn about a 3D printer.
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ADHD Manifests Differently In Each Brain
- ADHD can show very different symptoms in different people because it starts in the brain and no two brains are identical.
- A single diagnosis can cover trouble focusing, daydreaming, impulsivity, or strong motor activity depending on the person.
Brains With ADHD Often Work Harder
- Dr. Julie Schweitzer found that people with ADHD use brain regions less efficiently and recruit extra areas to do tasks.
- That means kids with ADHD often work harder neurologically to achieve the same task performance.
Prefrontal Cortex Timing Is Key
- The prefrontal cortex, which coordinates thinking and focus, is less developed in many brains with ADHD while motor areas may be stronger.
- This imbalance can make coordination of thoughts and actions noisy and mistimed like a symphony without a conductor.