Re: Dr. Mate's theory of ADHD being caused by early adversity

[Anonymous]

In a lot of ways, ADHD is the early adversity. Hypothesis based on causal relationships need to be carefully examined. Is the adversity caused by the condition or the other way around? This can be argued both ways if one ignores other data, e.g. genetic research.

I do have to agree with Rick. More likely that ADHD, an inherited condition, affecting one or both parents, could cause stress and adversity. The demands of parenting an ADHD child could be too great, the resources not available, and they might make bad choices. The inherent genetics come before the learned behaviour, though they both play off each other. Nature before nurture.

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