A new study has found that ADHD may be temporary for some as the brains of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder simply develop slowly than other children, but eventually catch up.

Toronto – A new study has found that ADHD may be temporary for some children.

According to to researchers, the brains of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder simply develop slowler than other children, but eventually catch up.

A government study published Monday makes the notion that ADHD may be a transient condition for some.

Scientists found that children with ADHD develop three years later than children without the disorder.

The cortex involved in the decision-making process as well as the ability to focus on things is what takes time to develop more in those with ADHD.

Dr. Philip Shaw of the National Institute of Mental Health stated that the results could explain why some kids seem to grow out of ADHD.

He stated that “there has been a debate about whether ADHD is a delay or deviance from normal brain development. This study comes down strong in favor of delay.”

1.4 million school-age children in the U.S. have ADHD. Half are treated with stimulants such as Ritalin.

Half of the kids in the study with ADHD were found to reach their peak development at the average age of 10.5, compared to 7.5 without ADHD.


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