Front Psychiatry July 2023 PMID 37484683

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is associated with (a)symmetric tonic neck primitive reflexes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Meng Wang, Jing Yu, Hyun-Duck Kim, Angelita Bautista Cruz

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41
Peak: 19 in Oct 2024
across 6 sources since Jul 2023

Extended reach

25,056
potential audience

Total likes

123

Video views

2,397

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Jul 2023 – Sep 2025

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  • Reddit16 posts
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  • Bluesky7 posts
  • Facebook6 posts
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  • News1 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

Overall, the discussions reflect a balanced mix of curiosity and skepticism, with examples like mentions of primitive reflexes' ties to ADHD and related mental health risks, using neutral language that indicates moderate engagement and perceived importance without strong emotional tone.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The collection shows mixed reactions, with some posts confirming links between ADHD and primitive reflexes, while others express skepticism or focus on related mental health issues, leading to an overall neutral stance.

InterestNeutral interest

The posts display neither high enthusiasm nor complete disinterest; discussions include summaries of recent research and mention of mental health risks, indicating moderate curiosity.

EngagementNeutral engagement

Posts reference scientific findings, such as the association between ADHD and primitive reflexes, but lack in-depth analysis or personal insights, suggesting a surface-level engagement.

ImpactNeutral impact

While some discussions highlight the significance of the research, most posts do not convey a sense of immediate or transformative impact, resulting in a neutral impact score.

Abstract in brief

  • This study systematically reviews and analyzes existing research to explore the connection between ADHD and primitive reflexes, especially focusing on asymmetric tonic neck reflexes, and finds a moderate positive correlation.
  • The meta-analysis, which included four studies with 229 participants, shows that children with ADHD tend to display stronger signs of primitive reflexes, such as the asymmetric tonic neck reflex, suggesting a potential link between primitive reflexes and ADHD symptoms.
  • The findings indicate that the tools used to measure behavior, sex differences, and primitive reflex responses can influence the observed relationship, and future research should focus on longitudinal studies to understand whether primitive reflexes could cause or result from ADHD.]

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@tribotdah.bsky.social · Bluesky

TDAH TEM BIOQUÍMICA CEREBRAL DIFERENTE! Nosso cérebro não filtra estímulos, por isso a atenção parece focar em tudo ao mesmo tempo ao invés de uma coisa que deveria, não é certo ou errado só atípico. Cobrar alguém pelos parâmetros dos outros é o que torna a vida de neurodivergentes mais difícil.

Mar 17, 2025 · 13 likes · 5 shares View post →
Takeshi Yamakado
@takeshiyamakado · X

ADHDと原始反射との関連性に関する調査はまだ初期段階にあり、結果には大きな相違がありますが、メタ分析の結果はADHDと非対称性緊張性頸反射(ATNR)の間に有意な正の相関関係があることを示しました。小児のADHD症状は、ATNRの非統合と密接に関連しているとのこと。 https://t.co/BvfVKupn0C

Oct 30, 2024 · 8 likes · 2 shares · 626 followers View post →
Frontiers - Psychiatry
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New Research: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is associated with (a)symmetric tonic neck primitive reflexes: a systematic review and meta-analysis: Introduction Investigation on the association between attention deficit… #Psychiatry https://t.co/RmDpAri5Q6

Jul 7, 2023 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 16,605 followers View post →
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@cnni: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is associated with a higher incidence of depression, anorexia or post-traumatic stress disorder as well as the risk of suicide attempts, a new study has found https://t.co/Hws10cGLET

Sep 5, 2023 · 2 likes View post →
Takeshi Yamakado
@takeshiyamakado · X

先日もあげたこの論文の最後に書かれているここに脳と発達障害を考えるヒントが隠されています。原始的な脳、哺乳類の脳、人間の脳と3つの層として考えた際のそれぞれの役割、機能の違い。つまりそれは、脳幹、大脳辺縁系、大脳新皮質のことを指します。 https://t.co/BvfVKupn0C

Nov 1, 2024 · 1 like · 626 followers View post →
カイロプラクティック心 岡 真靖
@chiro_cocoro · X

ADHDと原始反射の一つであるSTNRの関連性が示唆された研究報告 以前は原始反射との関連性は文献も少なかったですが、少しづつ積み上がってきました。 https://t.co/OGs6rIRDqh

Mar 9, 2024 · 1 like · 511 followers View post →

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@tribotdah.bsky.social · Bluesky

TDAH TEM BIOQUÍMICA CEREBRAL DIFERENTE! Nosso cérebro não filtra estímulos, por isso a atenção parece focar em tudo ao mesmo tempo ao invés de uma coisa que deveria, não é certo ou errado só atípico. Cobrar alguém pelos parâmetros dos outros é o que torna a vida de neurodivergentes mais difícil.

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UW Medicine
@uwmedicine.bsky.social · Bluesky

A recent follow up to a 2022 study found that ADHD attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is associated with environmental factors, such as your school or work schedule and obligations you have to other people. Learn more here.

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Sketchy News
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[CNN]People with ADHD have shorter life expectancy and higher risk of mental health issues, study finds - CNN Having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is associated with a shorter life expectancy and a greater risk of mental health issues, a new study has found.

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[CNN]People with ADHD have shorter life expectancy and higher risk of mental health issues, study finds - CNN Having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is associated with a shorter life expectancy and a greater risk of mental health issues, a new study has found.

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Having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is associated with a shorter life expectancy and a greater risk of mental health issues, a new study has found.

Jan 24, 2025 · 1 like View post →
Takeshi Yamakado
@takeshiyamakado · X

先日もあげたこの論文の最後に書かれているここに脳と発達障害を考えるヒントが隠されています。原始的な脳、哺乳類の脳、人間の脳と3つの層として考えた際のそれぞれの役割、機能の違い。つまりそれは、脳幹、大脳辺縁系、大脳新皮質のことを指します。 https://t.co/BvfVKupn0C

Nov 1, 2024 · 1 like · 626 followers View post →
うさ亀
@ark_pt · X

RT @takeshiyamakado: ADHDと原始反射との関連性に関する調査はまだ初期段階にあり、結果には大きな相違がありますが、メタ分析の結果はADHDと非対称性緊張性頸反射(ATNR)の間に有意な正の相関関係があることを示しました。小児のADHD症状は、ATNRの非統…

Oct 31, 2024 · 2 shares · 786 followers View post →
sazae
@_sazaesan · X

RT @takeshiyamakado: ADHDと原始反射との関連性に関する調査はまだ初期段階にあり、結果には大きな相違がありますが、メタ分析の結果はADHDと非対称性緊張性頸反射(ATNR)の間に有意な正の相関関係があることを示しました。小児のADHD症状は、ATNRの非統…

Oct 31, 2024 · 2 shares · 121 followers View post →
Takeshi Yamakado
@takeshiyamakado · X

ADHDと原始反射との関連性に関する調査はまだ初期段階にあり、結果には大きな相違がありますが、メタ分析の結果はADHDと非対称性緊張性頸反射(ATNR)の間に有意な正の相関関係があることを示しました。小児のADHD症状は、ATNRの非統合と密接に関連しているとのこと。 https://t.co/BvfVKupn0C

Oct 30, 2024 · 8 likes · 2 shares · 626 followers View post →
カイロプラクティック心 岡 真靖
@chiro_cocoro · X

ADHDと原始反射の一つであるSTNRの関連性が示唆された研究報告 以前は原始反射との関連性は文献も少なかったですが、少しづつ積み上がってきました。 https://t.co/OGs6rIRDqh

Mar 9, 2024 · 1 like · 511 followers View post →
News Feed
@news-feed.bsky.social · Bluesky

@cnni: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is associated with a higher incidence of depression, anorexia or post-traumatic stress disorder as well as the risk of suicide attempts, a new study has found https://t.co/Hws10cGLET

Sep 5, 2023 · 2 likes View post →
News Feed
@news-feed.bsky.social · Bluesky

@CNN: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is associated with a higher incidence of depression, anorexia or post-traumatic stress disorder as well as the risk of suicide attempts, a new study has found https://t.co/6uzbtGYTSt

Sep 5, 2023 View post →
DrMadan11
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RT @FrontPsychiatry: New Research: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is associated with (a)symmetric tonic neck primitive reflexes:…

Jul 7, 2023 · 2 shares · 307 followers View post →
Nathalia Le Hen
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RT @FrontPsychiatry: New Research: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is associated with (a)symmetric tonic neck primitive reflexes:…

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Frontiers - Psychiatry
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New Research: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is associated with (a)symmetric tonic neck primitive reflexes: a systematic review and meta-analysis: Introduction Investigation on the association between attention deficit… #Psychiatry https://t.co/RmDpAri5Q6

Jul 7, 2023 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 16,605 followers View post →
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