Weekly ADHD News Roundup – 3 Nov 2024

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Here are summaries based on the information in each link provided:

  1. Females with ADHD often overlooked, leading to failures in timely diagnosis and support.
    Olivia Guy-Evans, MSc (2024)
    https://www.simplypsychology.org/failure-to-identify-and-support-females-with-adhd.html
  2. Advanced machine learning can improve ADHD diagnosis accuracy, paving way for more personalised treatment approaches.
    Mikenever Dai & Robert Joseph Balatbat (2024), California State Polytechnic University
    https://csitcp.org/abstract/14/1419csit20
  3. Genetics play significant role in ADHD symptom variability, suggesting need for personalised treatment plans.
    Knyspel, J., Morneau-Vaillancourt, G. & Eley, T.C. (2024) “Using Bifactor Twin Modeling to Assess the Genetic and Environmental Dimensionality of Adult ADHD Symptoms”. Behav Genet
    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10519-024-10204-y
  4. Further evidence that sleep disruptions are prevalent in individuals with ADHD and exacerbate symptoms.
    Huize Lin, Sitong Yuan, Jinna Yu (2024), Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
    https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychiatry/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1424082/abstract
  5. Study highlights how traditional teaching methods fail to address learning needs of ADHD students, potentially exacerbating attention and engagement issues. Suggests more teacher training needed on Neurodivergency.
    Koko, T. S., & Charles-Ogan, G. I. (2024). Influence of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder on Students’ Performance in Geometrical Construction in Okrika, Rivers State. Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences, Journal of Health, Sports Science and Recreation
    https://fnasjournals.com/index.php/FNAS-JHSSR/article/view/523