The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (BBRF) will host a webinar exploring early neural and behavioral indicators that may predict the development of childhood ADHD. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common neurodevelopmental disorder, affecting 1 in 10 children, and is linked to challenges in relationships, academic performance, and long-term health outcomes.
Interest is steadily increasing in identifying very young children who may be at higher likelihood of developing ADHD to support early interventions. In this webinar, Dr. Joseph will review early signals of ADHD in infants and toddlers with familial risk and introduce functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS), a non-invasive neuroimaging technique suitable for young children. She will also present initial findings and future directions from her research with preschool-aged children at risk for ADHD.
Join the webinar for an overview of current research, insights into early detection, and emerging methodologies, followed by a Q&A session with the speaker.
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When: Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 14:00 EST.
What Can Light Show Us About Brain Activity?: Examining Early Neural and Behavioral Predictors of Childhood ADHD
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common neurodevelopmental disorder, affecting 1 in 10 children. It is associated with difficulty in peer and family relationships, academic performance, as well as health outcomes across the lifespan. There is growing interest in identification of very young children at increased likelihood of developing ADHD to support early interventions--with the goal of reducing ADHD symptoms and associated impairments. Dr. Joseph will review potential signals of emerging ADHD in infants and toddlers at familial risk for ADHD. Next, she will discuss functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS), a non-invasive neuroimaging technique well suited for use with children. She will also share initial findings and future directions of her work with preschool-aged children at risk for childhood ADHD.
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Heather M. Joseph, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics
University of Pittsburgh, 2021 Young Investigator Grant
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