For children with ADHD, impulse control can be difficult if not impossible. Now, a team of researchers from Queen’s University have discovered how to track changes in the brain that are equated with improved impulsivity control.

“The team trained rats to control impulsive responses until a signal was presented. Electrical signals between cells in the brain’s frontal lobe grew stronger as they learned to control their impulses. This showed that impulsivity is represented, in a specific brain region, by a change in communication between neurons.” - Source: Biology News

By understanding where in the brain to look for improved impulsivity responses, doctors could – potentially – better track the effectiveness of medication and behavioral therapy, making adjustments as needed.

Labels: impulsivity, brain_activity

Posted By: Stefanie Hamilton