Deficits in number processing in children with ADHD and alcohol exposure: Similar but different
Key points
- In children, the brain is in a constant state of flux as it analyzes and evaluates stimuli from the environment.
- Fetal alcohol exposure and ADHD represent two disorders that can affect children's ability to learn and process information from a very young age.
New research shows that ADHD and alcohol exposure in children while similar have different causes
* On the surface, children with fetal alcohol exposure and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) appear to be similar with respect to poor academic performance
* But a new study exploring number processing shows that each disorder appears to affect different areas of the brain
* These results indicate that the treatments for one might not be effective for the other, and therefore, there is a need to create tailor-made interventions for each
In children, the brain is in a constant state of flux as it analyzes and evaluates stimuli from the environment. Fetal alcohol exposure and ADHD represent two disorders that can affect children's ability to learn and process information from a very young age.
Written and revised by
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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