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Early-Term Births Associated With Higher Rate of ADHD as Reported by Teachers

August 12, 2022 sarah JonasResearch Results

Among children born at term (37–41 weeks), those born before 39 weeks are more likely to experience symptoms associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a study by Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

Possible Link between Late-Term Births and Better Academic Outcomes, Study Suggests

July 22, 2021 sarah JonasResearch Results

Even at term, gestational age may have an impact on children’s academic performance, findings of a new study suggest. The research showed an association between gestational age at term and above-average rankings in a number of academic subjects.

Gestational age linked to ADHD in children with Down syndrome

December 4, 2020 sarah JonasResearch Results

A new study by the UC Davis MIND Institute finds a connection between gestational age and ADHD in children with Down syndrome. An earlier gestational age is linked to higher ADHD symptoms later in childhood.