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What if a brain scan could tell us if a child has ADHD?
Brain Balance of Richmond, Virginia provides the following valuable information on this topic.
New research implies we may be one step closer to making detections of ADHD with brain scans a reality. Preliminary findings from a new study indicate that children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder have different and distinct brain patterns when processing visual information. An article from WebMD detailing the information presented in Chicago at the Radiological Society Of North America’s annual meeting states the following:
Researchers used a specialized brain scan called a functional MRI to watch brain activity in 18 children aged 9 to 15 with ADHD and 18 children of the same ages without the disorder…
The test requires the children to pay attention and visualize, remember ,and compare the numbers, says study leader Xiaobo Li, PhD, assistant professor of radiology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City.
‘What we found,’ she tells WebMD, ‘is that the pattern of brain activity for processing visual attention information looks a little different in children with ADHD.’
Specifically, the scans of children with ADHD showed less activity in brain regions involved in visual attention and working memory, Li says.
So what does this information mean for children and families dealing with ADHD?
While peer review and more research is needed to confirm the findings, the information underscores the Brain Balance neurologic approach that brain function and communication are different for children with neuro-behavioral disorders. Based on the scientific observations of functional disconnection, the Brain Balance Program® addresses the underlying connectivity issues within the brain that contribute to attention and behavioral issues.
With a relatively new understanding that the brain is changeable and able to create new neural pathways in response to it’s environment, our focus is on improving communication and function within and between the two sides, or hemispheres, of the brain. After a comprehensive assessment of over 1100 brain functions, our team creates custom sensory-motor and cognitive activity plans in conjunction with nutritional objectives for each child to establish proper neural connections and improve rhythm and timing.
Want to learn more about how we can help your child with ADHD reach his or her full potential? Contact us today at the Brain Balance Achievement Center of Richmond: 15833 City View Drive, Midlothian, VA 23113: 804-977-2747.
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