Landmark finding that showed brains of kids with ADHD mature later was actually a mirage in the data, new research finds
New research has challenged a landmark study that claimed children with ADHD have delayed brain maturation. The original findings, based on a smaller sample, may have been skewed by average sex differences in brain development. This new study suggests that the earlier conclusions about ADHD brain development were misleading.
- ▪A foundational study claimed that ADHD brains mature later, but new research indicates this was a mirage.
- ▪The earlier findings may have reflected average sex differences rather than true developmental delays in ADHD children.
- ▪The new study casts doubt on previous conclusions about brain development in children with ADHD.
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Health Neuroscience Landmark finding that showed brains of kids with ADHD mature later was actually a mirage in the data, new research finds A "foundational" study found that the brains of children with ADHD matured later, but that finding was likely a mirage tied to issues with how the children were followed over time. By RJ Mackenzie published 22 May 2026 in News When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A new study reveals more insights into how ADHD affects young brains.
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