Psychophysiological Effect of Methylphenidate on the Autonomic Branches in ADHD-Diagnosed Children

Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) exhibit dysregulation in both sympathetic and parasympathetic branches of the autonomic nervous system. How the two branches interact in this population has been largely unexplored. This study examines the effects of methylphenidate on autonomic branch interactive functioning in children with ADHD compared to healthy youth.