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Exposure to lead
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Whatever the specific cause may be, it seems to be set in motion early in life as the brain is developing.Depression, sleep deprivation, learning disabilities, tic disorders, and behavior problems may be confused with, or appear along with, ADHD. ...
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These inventories provide valuable information on the child's behavior in different settings and situations. In addition, the Wender Utah Rating Scale has been adapted for use in diagnosing ADHD in adults.It is important to note that mental disord...
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There is good evidence to suggest that genetic factors play an important role in ADHD. From early studies to the present, it has been recognized that ADHD tends to run in families.
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The causes of AD/HD are not specifically known. However, it is a neurologically based disease that may be genetic.
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The exact cause of ADHD is unknown, although abnormal neurotransmitter levels, genetics, and complications occurring around the time of birth have been implicated. According to the National Resource Center on ADHD, heredity makes the largest cont...
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Again, studies have shown no link between sugar intake and ADHD. It is important to note, however, that a nutritionally balanced diet is important for normal development in all children.Psychologists and other mental health professionals typically...
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The causes of ADHD are not known. However, it appears that heredity plays a major role in the development of ADHD.
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The cause of ADHD is unknown. However, evidence is consistent with a biological cause rather than an environmental cause(e.g., home life).
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