Brain abnormality linked to language challenges in ADHD, dyslexia kids

Washington: A groundbreaking study by neuroscientists at Georgetown University Medical Centre reveals a link between brain abnormalities and language difficulties in children with ADHD and dyslexia.

Published in Nature Human Behaviour, the research highlights abnormalities in the anterior neostriatum, a brain region associated with movement, in affected children.

Lead author Michael T. Ullman emphasises the study's importance in improving diagnosis and treatment for developmental language disorders.

While further research is needed to understand the exact mechanisms, Ullman suggests medications targeting basal ganglia dysfunction could offer therapeutic benefits.

Basal ganglia abnormalities could also serve as early biomarkers for timely interventions.

The study underscores the need for ongoing research efforts to better understand developmental language disorders' neurobiology.

These findings offer hope for more effective interventions and support for children with ADHD and dyslexia, emphasising the crucial role of brain structure in language function.