Left blind-spot ‘gives ADHD clue’
Researchers at Medical Research Council’s Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit have found that children with difficulty perceiving things on their left field of vision have many symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
The phenomenon, causing children to miss the first letters of a written word, may lead doctors to diagnose dyslexia instead.
Researchers indicate that therapies for stroke patients with similar problems may be applicable to children, but that more research is needed.
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Sullivan, N. (2005). ADHD Clues in Visual Impairment. Psych Central. Retrieved on February 14, 2012, from http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2005/03/07/adhd-clues-in-visual-impairment/
Sullivan, N. (2005). ADHD Clues in Visual Impairment. Psych Central. Retrieved on February 14, 2012, from http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2005/03/07/adhd-clues-in-visual-impairment/
