Sport concussion and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in student athletes: A cohort study

Conclusions The results of this study support our hypothesis that ADHD is an antecedent risk factor for SRC and may contribute to a more complicated course of recovery from SRC. Future research should focus on determining whether screening, diagnosis, and treating ADHD in youth athletes may prevent SRC. Providers that care for youth athletes with ADHD should be aware of the vulnerabilities of this population toward SRC and its complications.
Source: Neurology Clinical Practice - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Executive function, Brain trauma, ADHD, ADHD; see Neuropsychology/Behavior Research Source Type: research