Student athletes with ADHD more susceptible to concussion: U-M researcher discusses

 ADHD in the News 2025-05-01


EXPERT ANALYSIS: When athletes who have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder get concussions, their ADHD disorder may prolong recovery, researchers think. A recent study in the Journal of Athletic Training has examined this theory. It found that high school athletes with ADHD who experience a concussion also experienced prolonged recovery in returning to learn and returning to sport. The researchers also found that women and younger athletes experienced a longer recovery.