Researchers identify three ADHD subtypes including severe emotionally dysregulated form
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Updated · The Washington Post · Apr 30
Researchers identify three ADHD subtypes including severe emotionally dysregulated form
12 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Apr 30
Using 1,154 brain scans of children and adolescents, the team found the extreme subtype had 45 abnormal brain areas, versus 26 in the others.
The severe presentation is marked by emotional dysregulation, with children becoming overwhelmed and erupting into screaming, crying or destructive outbursts.
The findings could prompt scientists to rethink ADHD's definition and eventually add an emotional dysregulation subtype to future diagnostic manuals.
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