Corpus Callosum & ADHD

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Do any of peer reviewed studies of corpus callosum touch on ADHD or ADD?


Yes, peer-reviewed studies have examined the relationship between ADHD/ADD and the corpus callosum.

Research indicates that individuals with ADHD often exhibit structural and functional differences in the corpus callosum, which is the brain’s largest white matter tract responsible for interhemispheric communication. Studies using neuroimaging techniques, such as diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), have found reduced size, delayed myelination, and altered integrity of the corpus callosum in individuals with ADHD.

These structural differences have been linked to deficits in executive functioning, attention regulation, and impulse control.

Additionally, some research suggests that factors like prenatal alcohol exposure can impact corpus callosum development, leading to symptoms that overlap with ADHD. A study on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) found that corpus callosum abnormalities are associated with executive function impairments and that these changes could be partially mitigated through interventions like aerobic exercise (nature.com).

Would you like information on specific subregions of the corpus callosum and how they relate to ADHD symptoms?

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