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EPISODE · Mar 29, 2026

When an ADHD child is called lazy, what is actually happening in their brain?

from Living on the Spectrum · host Living on the Spectrum

A star-shaped cell in the brain may be the hidden thermostat controlling why some children live in a constant state of high alert. - Astrocytes as the biological drivers of anxiety - The $150 million shift from animal testing to lab-grown "mini-brains" - Why timers and charts are neurological prosthetics, not "babying" - A three-question manual override for the impulsive teenage brain - Reframing "disruptive" ADHD traits into professional strengths Discover why a second diagnosis is often the missing map a child needs to finally feel understood.

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