Brain Connect May 2021 PMID 33403915

A Review of the Default Mode Network in Autism Spectrum Disorders and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

Amritha Harikumar, David W Evans, Chase C Dougherty, Kimberly L H Carpenter, Andrew M Michael

Mentions

22
Peak: 11 in Mar 2024
across 3 sources since Jan 2021

Extended reach

85,997
potential audience

Total likes

195

Video views

813

Mentions per month

Jan 2021 – Sep 2025

Where it's discussed

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  • Blogs2 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall mood of the discussions is positive and curious, with several users explicitly stating that they learned a lot, reflecting high interest. Their support for including both ASD and ADHD in studies indicates agreement, while sharing sources and discussing potential research directions shows active engagement, although the depth remains moderate rather than deeply analytical. Terms like 'very interesting,' 'argues for,' and references to 'more information to come' underscore their enthusiasm and belief in the review's importance.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts express support for the review's suggestions to include both ASD and ADHD in neuroimaging studies, indicating a general agreement with the article's proposals.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high interest, with participants stating they found the discussion very interesting and educational, often emphasizing learning from the review.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some posts go beyond basic reactions by discussing co-occurrence, research implications, and sharing links, demonstrating active engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discourse suggests the review could influence future research practices by advocating for combined studies, hinting at a moderate but meaningful impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The article discusses how brain imaging techniques, especially fMRI, are used to study the default mode network (DMN) in neurodevelopmental disorders like autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), focusing on how these conditions are linked to social and attentional problems.
  • Research shows that in ASD, the DMN shows a mixed pattern of stronger and weaker functional connectivity (FC), while in ADHD, the pattern mainly shows stronger FC, with factors like age, IQ, medication, and genetics influencing these results.
  • The review highlights the need for better comparisons between ASD and ADHD, including cases where both disorders co-occur, and suggests using broader, transdiagnostic research approaches like the Research Domain Criteria (RDoC) to better understand their overlapping features.]

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Le Chameau Brun
@BrunChameau · X

@laurenancona this review article argues for combining ADHD and ASD subjects, at least in genetic and fMRI studies, to better see AuDHD and to clarify both differences and overlap where they occur. I'm not a professional, but I learned a lot from this. your thoughts? https://t.co/AtX57DJ3qW

Mar 16, 2024 · 55 likes · 3 shares · 499 followers View post →
Amritha Harikumar
@amharikumar · X

The link to my first paper is put on PubMed! More information to come once released

Jan 10, 2021 · 53 likes · 4 shares · 2,297 followers View post →
sydni | what in the ADHD?
@WhatTheADHD · X

Sources: - Increased integration between default mode and task-relevant networks in children with ADHD is associated with impaired response control (2021) https://t.co/eWDqIvBYOC - A Review of the Default Mode Network in Autism Spectrum Disorders & [ADHD] https://t.co/NHQKVzD9c7

Mar 6, 2024 · 38 likes · 4 shares · 51,537 followers View post →
Psych Chatter
@PsychChatter · X

RT @amharikumar: The link to my first paper is put on PubMed! More information to come once released

Jan 10, 2021 · 4 shares · 7,592 followers View post →
Mary Ann Liebert Inc
@LiebertPub · X

A Review of the Default Mode Network in Autism Spectrum Disorders and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: https://t.co/xZHf3GeHmn #Autism #ASD #ADHD https://t.co/I9xHKBANcY

Mar 16, 2021 · 4,825 followers View post →
Mary Ann Liebert Inc
@LiebertPub · X

A Review of the Default Mode Network in Autism Spectrum Disorders and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder https://t.co/aOAaSpeITP #Autism #AutismSpectrmDisorder #ASD #ADHD #DefaultModeNetwork #fMRI #BrainConnectivity https://t.co/gNroGJH11x

Mar 14, 2022 · 4,825 followers View post →

All mentions

Rebekah Westenra
@thealienamongus · X

RT @BrunChameau: @laurenancona this review article argues for combining ADHD and ASD subjects, at least in genetic and fMRI studies, to bet…

Mar 17, 2024 · 3 shares · 1,685 followers View post →
Daya G.✨
@4evrstardancer · X

RT @BrunChameau: @laurenancona this review article argues for combining ADHD and ASD subjects, at least in genetic and fMRI studies, to bet…

Mar 16, 2024 · 3 shares · 4,157 followers View post →
@msmaryjodetroit@union.place
@msmaryjodetroit · X

RT @BrunChameau: @laurenancona this review article argues for combining ADHD and ASD subjects, at least in genetic and fMRI studies, to bet…

Mar 16, 2024 · 3 shares · 903 followers View post →
Le Chameau Brun
@BrunChameau · X

@laurenancona this review article argues for combining ADHD and ASD subjects, at least in genetic and fMRI studies, to better see AuDHD and to clarify both differences and overlap where they occur. I'm not a professional, but I learned a lot from this. your thoughts? https://t.co/AtX57DJ3qW

Mar 16, 2024 · 55 likes · 3 shares · 499 followers View post →
Le Chameau Brun
@BrunChameau · X

@EmbraceAutism__ this review of studies of the Default Mode Network argues for genetic and fMRI studies to include both ASD & ADHD subjects to elicit both differences and also overlap. I'm not a professional, but I found it very interesting. https://t.co/AtX57DJ3qW

Mar 16, 2024 · 499 followers View post →
Le Chameau Brun
@BrunChameau · X

@benjihannon @EmbraceAutism__ this review includes discussions about comorbid ASD & ADHD, including attempts to establish incidence. it argues that, at least with genetic and fMRI studies, both ADHD & ASD subjects should be included, to look for both distinctions and also overlap.

Mar 16, 2024 · 499 followers View post →
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@Carpydiem85 · X

RT @WhatTheADHD: Sources: - Increased integration between default mode and task-relevant networks in children with ADHD is associated with…

Mar 9, 2024 · 4 shares · 1,196 followers View post →
ADHD et al.
@ADHD_et_al · X

RT @WhatTheADHD: Sources: - Increased integration between default mode and task-relevant networks in children with ADHD is associated with…

Mar 6, 2024 · 4 shares · 252 followers View post →
Judy Taylor
@judytaylor4 · X

RT @WhatTheADHD: Sources: - Increased integration between default mode and task-relevant networks in children with ADHD is associated with…

Mar 6, 2024 · 4 shares · 581 followers View post →
Svelt
@sveltstuff · X

RT @WhatTheADHD: Sources: - Increased integration between default mode and task-relevant networks in children with ADHD is associated with…

Mar 6, 2024 · 4 shares · 2,827 followers View post →
sydni | what in the ADHD?
@WhatTheADHD · X

Sources: - Increased integration between default mode and task-relevant networks in children with ADHD is associated with impaired response control (2021) https://t.co/eWDqIvBYOC - A Review of the Default Mode Network in Autism Spectrum Disorders & [ADHD] https://t.co/NHQKVzD9c7

Mar 6, 2024 · 38 likes · 4 shares · 51,537 followers View post →
Mary Ann Liebert Inc
@LiebertPub · X

A Review of the Default Mode Network in Autism Spectrum Disorders and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder https://t.co/aOAaSpeITP #Autism #AutismSpectrmDisorder #ASD #ADHD #DefaultModeNetwork #fMRI #BrainConnectivity https://t.co/gNroGJH11x

Mar 14, 2022 · 4,825 followers View post →
Mary Ann Liebert Inc
@LiebertPub · X

A Review of the Default Mode Network in Autism Spectrum Disorders and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: https://t.co/xZHf3GeHmn #Autism #ASD #ADHD https://t.co/I9xHKBANcY

Mar 16, 2021 · 4,825 followers View post →
Psych Chatter
@PsychChatter · X

RT @amharikumar: The link to my first paper is put on PubMed! More information to come once released

Jan 10, 2021 · 4 shares · 7,592 followers View post →
Darcy Diesburg, darcydiesburg.bsky.social
@darcydiesburg · X

RT @amharikumar: The link to my first paper is put on PubMed! More information to come once released

Jan 10, 2021 · 4 shares · 534 followers View post →
Amritha Harikumar
@amharikumar · X

The link to my first paper is put on PubMed! More information to come once released

Jan 10, 2021 · 53 likes · 4 shares · 2,297 followers View post →
#Autism
@Autism_Journal · X

A Review of the Default Mode Network in Autism Spectrum Disorders and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. https://t.co/m9g8nAwP2U #PubMed #Autism

Jan 8, 2021 · 388 followers View post →