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Here is a summary of some of the recent (and exciting!) results to come out of the Arnett Lab studies.

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Could ADHD be diagnosed genetically?

ADHD is often missed in children younger than 7. Could an early genetic diagnosis help families plan and avoid social and academic struggles down the road? In this pilot study, Drs. Anne Arnett and Ryan Doan were surprised to find that up to half of cases of ADHD could be explained by changes in a single gene. They hope that in the future, genetic testing could provide useful information to families. Learn more.