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synaptic pruning

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When Your Brain Won’t “Turn the Volume Down”: ADHD, Synaptic Pruning, and Sensory Sensitivity

Explore how synaptic pruning differences in ADHD can heighten sensory sensitivity—and learn practical ways to manage sensory overload.

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How ADHD Shapes the Brain’s Development Trajectory

Explore how ADHD affects brain development, from childhood to adulthood, impacting attention, impulse control, and executive function.

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Could Problems with Synaptic Pruning Be Linked to ADHD?

Recent research suggests that disruptions in the natural synaptic pruning process during childhood and adolescence could be linked to ADHD.

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