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ADHD Brains Develop More Slowly

November 21, 2007 | ISSUE 43•47

Children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder have been shown to have slower development in certain regions of the brain. What do you think?

However, the regions of the brain in charge of flashing lights and electronic beeping show tremendous advancement.

Janice Dubie
Cardiologist
That's okay, it gives them three years longer to be hyperactive kids. They'll be maladjusted adults for the rest of their lives soon enough.

Brian Crews
Tour Guide
Is that why my son doesn't like girls?

Steve Nearing
Systems Analyst

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