Brain scans show children with ADHD have faulty off-switch for mind-wandering
Wednesday, January 5, 2011 - 13:10
in Psychology & Sociology
Brain scans of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have shown for the first time why people affected by the condition sometimes have such difficulty in concentrating. The study, funded by the Wellcome Trust, may explain why parents often say that their child can maintain concentration when they are doing something that interests them, but struggles with boring tasks...