Maternal response time to infants predicts childhood ADHD and disruptive behavior disorders

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Maternal vocal response time to infants predicts later ADHD and disruptive behavior disorders in children. A study found that slower maternal vocal responses to infant vocalizations at 12 months increased the likelihood of a child receiving a psychiatric diagnosis by age 7. This association was specific to externalizing disorders. The research analyzed video archives of mother-infant interactions, measuring vocal response latency. While not a definitive cause, this metric could aid in developing early screening tools for behavioral issues.


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