avatar

ADHD and the Brain

The New York Academy of Sciences
The New York Academy of Sciences
Episode • Jan 29, 2010 • 17m
Neuropsychologist Jeffrey Halperin is using behavioral therapy on preschoolers with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). He hopes to train their brains to develop in new ways and if effective, his therapies could offer permanent, drug-free treatment for the disorder.