New research has revealed that there are age-related changes in the brain function of children who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Specifically, between the ages of 8 and 12, arterial spin labeling MRI (ASL-MRI) scans of children with ADHD show significantly lower cerebral blood flow (CBF) in regions of the brain known to be related to attention, motor skills, executive function and impulsivity. Experts involved in the study suggested that this new information not only holds promise for developing age-specific treatments for kids who might struggle with symptoms related to the disorder, but it also further reinforces the growing utility of imaging in diagnosing and treating ADHD.
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