The percentage of mothers who respond to their baby's cries within one second may be associated with a diagnosis of ADHD in childhood.
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A study by the University of Glasgow found that children diagnosed with ADHD or disruptive behavioral disorders at age 7 were significantly less likely to have had mothers who responded to their vocalizations within one second during infancy. Specifically, a 10-point increase in the rate of these rapid maternal responses correlated with a 21% lower likelihood of an ADHD diagnosis, highlighting the potential impact of immediate caregiver engagement on neurodevelopmental outcomes. This association was not observed for autism or mood disorders, suggesting the timing of parental response is specifically linked to attention and behavior regulation challenges.
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