Inattention and Hyperactivity Predict Alterations in Specific Neural Circuits Among 6-Year-Old Boys.

The article investigates the relationship between brain morphology and childhood inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. The authors discuss the role of the temporal and parietal cortices, posterior white matter, and callosal tracts on behavior among preschool boys. Other topics explored includ...

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Published in:	Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Vol. 51; no. 6; pp. 632 - 642
Main Authors:	Qiu, Anqi, Rifkin-Graboi, Anne, Tuan, Ta Anh, Zhong, Jidan, Meaney, Michael J.
Format:	Article
Published:	Elsevier B.V. Jun2012
Subjects:	Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder Preschool children Child psychology Attention Brain function localization Brain physiology Diffusion tensor imaging
Online Access:	View this record in EBSCOhost

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Summary:	The article investigates the relationship between brain morphology and childhood inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. The authors discuss the role of the temporal and parietal cortices, posterior white matter, and callosal tracts on behavior among preschool boys. Other topics explored include the Conner's Parent Rating Scale (CPRS), diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).