Dr. Smith is researching the neurodevelopmental aspects of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and is interested in how brain growth patterns in children with ADHD differ from those in typically developing children. Which of the following statements accurately reflects current findings about brain growth in children with ADHD?
Children with ADHD generally have smaller brain volumes across all regions compared to typically developing children, with no specific regional differences.
Brain growth patterns in children with ADHD are indistinguishable from those in typically developing children, as ADHD does not impact brain development.
Children with ADHD often exhibit delayed maturation of specific brain regions, such as the prefrontal cortex, which is linked to executive function and impulse control.
Children with ADHD typically show accelerated overall brain growth compared to their peers, resulting in larger brain volumes.