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