Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental conditions, affecting approximately 1 in 10 school-age children globally. It involves persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that interfere with daily functioning. ADHD is often co-occurring with learning disabilities, anxiety, autism, and sensory processing differences. Research is continually evolving on topics including medication effectiveness and safety, non-pharmacological interventions such as behavioural therapy and mindfulness, school accommodations, sleep architecture, nutrition, and executive function support. SpecialCircle Research brings parents the latest evidence from trusted medical sources - translated from clinical jargon into information you can actually use.
Small human study
Researchers found that the size of certain parts of the brain's outer layer may be linked to how well children with ADHD perform in school.
Source: PubMed (National Library of Medicine)
Clinical trial update
New research suggests that children diagnosed with ADHD may have a higher chance of certain physical health challenges as they grow into adults.
Source: JAMA Network Open
Gene therapy
A large-scale study has identified new areas in human DNA that may be responsible for ADHD traits, providing a roadmap for future gene-based therapies.
Source: Nature Genetics
Gene therapy
A new review examines the safety of using viral vectors—tools in gene therapy—to address brain-related conditions like ADHD.
Source: NIH (National Institutes of Health)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental conditions, affecting approximately 1 in 10 school-age children globally. It involves persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that interfere with daily functioning. ADHD is often co-occurring with learning disabilities, anxiety, autism, and sensory processing differences. Research is continually evolving on topics including medication effectiveness and safety, non-pharmacological interventions such as behavioural therapy and mindfulness, school accommodations, sleep architecture, nutrition, and executive function support. SpecialCircle Research brings parents the latest evidence from trusted medical sources - translated from clinical jargon into information you can actually use. SpecialCircle Research summarises studies from PubMed, NIH, FDA, and ClinicalTrials.gov in plain language for parents. This is not medical advice.
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