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What if ADHD risk isn't fixed at birth

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2 points by Growtika 18 days ago · 3 comments

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GrowtikaOP 18 days ago

Here's the original title (was too long for HN): What if ADHD risk isn’t fixed at birth, but shaped by how early environments interact with a child’s sensitivity?

Direct link to the research: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/icd.70072

al_borland 18 days ago

This sounds similar to the theories Gabor Maté has on the topic. He’s written some books on the topic.

He sees ADHD has a trauma response from sensitive kids in a stressful home. A child can’t physically leave the stressful situation for actual fight or flight, so the mind checks out.

stonecharioteer 18 days ago

I feel like at least personally, my ADHD is aggravated by other stress factors in life. I had neuro divergent friends and we were bad for each other. We would hinder each other's focus and discipline.

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