History of ADHD -- Part I,History of ADHD -- Part I
a biological cause. Many others at the time believed the cause to be environmental. Many times poor parenting, food additive and environmental toxins have been blamed for a child's ADHD behavior. Some of these environmental theories still persist, but with recent brain chemical studies, environmental theories are getting harder to buy into. There is simply too much research showing that the cause lies in the biochemical processes -- in the neurotransmitters in the brain, and that it has a genetic factor. Studies and advances continue. Many of these advances have helped to dispel many of the myths about ADHD. Studies now show that adults can exhibit symptoms and it's not just boys that can have ADHD. Learn more about the history of ADHD next time when I'll discuss the more recent history of ADHD.
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