Attention Deficit Disorder

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a developmental condition of inattention and /or distractibility, which may or may not be accompanied by hyperactivity. Yoga was shown to have modest benefits in a 6-week short term course, vs, wait-listed controls. Samantha CL Cohen, MD,a,g Danielle J Harvey, PhD,b Rebecca H Shields, MSc,c,g Grant S Shields, MA,d Roxanne N Rashedi, MA,e Daniel J Tancredi, PhD,a Kathleen Angkustsiri, MD,a,g Robin L Hansen, MD,a,g and Julie B Schweitzer, PhDf,gThe Effects of Yoga on Attention, Impulsivity and Hyperactivity in Pre-school Age Children with ADHD Symptoms. J Dev Behav Pediatr. Author manuscript; available in PMC 2019 Apr 1.J Dev Behav Pediatr. 2018 Apr; 39(3): 200–209. doi: 10.1097/DBP.0000000000000552