Thanks to Dr. Mark S. Smith, DC, DABCN, executive director of the Richmond Brain Balance Achievement Center for compiling and presenting this information.
A recent paper highlights several key factors in helping us understand the brain of children and adults with ADHD. A group of medical researchers from the division of Cognitive Neuroscience and Learning Laboratory at the Peking University recently published a paper discussing the underlying causes of ADHD.
Here is a brief list of important aspects of this disorder from this paper:
- The problem is truly worldwide, as shown by this study from China.
- The scientists identify the problems as ‘functional’ as opposed to ‘pathological’. This means that we can identify areas of ‘dys-function’ and using modern brain science methods, train those dysfunctional areas back into shape.
- The lack of ‘connectivity’ is observable in functional MRI scans and revealed distinct differences between the right and left sides of the brain.
This research is important because it helps us understand what we are seeing in our children. For example, when there is a lack of connectivity between the left cerebellum and right frontal lobe, we may see:
- Lack of core strength, such as weakness in push-ups, sit-ups
- A poor or slouched posture.
- Lack of ability to recognized other people’s body language.
- Poor comprehension skills often combined with good reading skills.
- Inability to finish a task or remained focused.
- Inability to sit still.
- Obsessive or compulsive behaviors.
- Tic’s or odd repetitive movements.
- Problems with socialization skills.
There is some good news in that these problems usually respond to the non-drug programs that are offered at the Brain Balance Achievement Center of Richmond. We use a state of the art neurologic and cognitive assessment to find out which areas of the brain are under-functioning and under-connected.
With the results of this 1100 point assessment, together we can see which brain areas need a training program and then tailor a specific individualized program to get the brain re-connected! Call us today for more information on how we may be able to help your child and relieve some stress.
Brain Balance Achievement Center of Richmond. 804-977-2747
Abnormal resting-state functional connectivity patterns of the putamen in medication-naïve children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: Xiaohua Caoa, b, Qingjiu Caoa, b, Xiangyu Longc, Li Suna, b, Manqiu Suia, b, Chaozhe Zhuc, Xinian Zuoc, Yufeng Zangc, , , Yufeng Wanga, b, , Institute of Mental Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China : Key Laboratory of Mental Health, Ministry of Health, Peking University, China: State Key Laboratory of Cognitive Neuroscience and Learning, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China – http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.brainres.2009.08.029
Information compiled by Mark S. Smith, DC, DABCN, executive director of the Richmond Brain Balance Achievement Center.
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