Key points ADHD is a neurobiological disorder, and biology influences ADHD behaviors. An imbalance in the brain neurochemical dopamine is associated with the symptoms of ADHD.

Dopamine’s action in the brain can affect attention and is involved in novelty-seeking/ risk-taking behaviors. My ADHD son often engages in challenging activities like martial arts, rock ...

People with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have distinct differences in their brain structure, a new study finds, suggesting the disorder should be considered a neurological ...

My ADHD brain doesn't think in a linear fashion, like most neurotypicals, it thinks panoramically. That's what makes us creative, able to quickly connect the dots and see patterns others often don't.

ADHD is a neuro-developmental disorder that affects up to eight per cent of children and four per cent of adults. While it was once considered a childhood disorder, with enhanced brain imaging ...

Brain scans differentiate adults who have recovered from childhood ADHD and those whose difficulties linger. About 11 percent of school-age children in the United States have been diagnosed with ...

An ADHD diagnosis gave me hope and real answers about my brain Katherine Berze Contributed to The Globe and Mail Published July 2, 2023 Updated July 3, 2023 ...

Comparative analysis of brain connectivity in autism and ADHD. Credit: Nature Mental Health (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s44220-025-00431-5 ...