Neonatal neurobehavior and infant temperament amongst offspring born to parents with and without ADHD.

ABSTRACT: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common neurodevelopmental condition of childhood. Identification of signals of emerging ADHD before the onset of symptoms is a necessary first step to intervening early and preventing associated impairments. The current study examined the relation between neonatal neurobehaviors infant temperament traits known to be associated with childhood ADHD. Neonates (43-49 weeks postmenstrual age; N = 78), half with increased likelihood of childhood ADHD based on parental ADHD, were assessed using the NeoNatal Neurobehavioral Scale (NNNS-II). Parents later reported on infant temperament using the Infant Behavior Questionnaire at 7-10 months of age. Offspring born to parents with and without ADHD did not differ on neonatal neurobehavior.Infa

SUBMITTER: Joseph HM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12397903 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature