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Early Care Impacts Child Growth and ADHD Rates

5/5/2025

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A groundbreaking study in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry reveals the stark consequences of early institutional care on children's physical and brain development, particularly in relation to ADHD. Conducted in Romania, the research found that institutionalized children faced significant growth delays and elevated ADHD rates. However, timely foster care placement dramatically improved their outcomes, underscoring the critical need for early intervention.

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A groundbreaking study in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry reveals the stark consequences of early institutional care on children's physical and brain development, particularly in relation to ADHD. Conducted in Romania, the research found that institutionalized children faced significant growth delays and elevated ADHD rates. However, timely foster care placement dramatically improved their outcomes, underscoring the critical need for early intervention.