Abstract

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common chronic neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by symptoms of inattention, overactivity, and/or impulsiveness. The prevalence of ADHD varies in different settings and there have been voices raised to call for more objective measures in order to avoid over- and underdiagnosing of ADHD. Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) is a method where click shaped sounds evoke potentials that are recorder from electrodes on the skull of a patient. The aim of this study was to explore possible alterations in the ABR of 29 patients with ADHD compared to 39 healthy controls. We used a forward masked sound. We found differences in ABR that correspond to the thalamic area. The thalamus seems to play an active role in regulation of activity level in ADHD. More research is needed to draw any further conclusions on using ABR as an objective measurement to detect ADHD.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)222-228
JournalApplied Neuropsychology: Child
Volume13
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024

Subject classification (UKÄ)

  • Psychiatry

Free keywords

  • ABR
  • ADHD
  • child and adolescent psychiatry
  • thalamus

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