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Do you have ADD? Signs of ADHD?
Consult this checklist of ADHD symptoms common to each subtype — hyperactive, inattentive, or combined type attention deficit — in adults and children.
What Causes ADHD?
ADHD is a brain-based, biological disorder that, according to research, is likely genetic. Researchers suspect that a gene involved in the creation of dopamine, a chemical that controls the brain’s ability to maintain regular and consistent attention, may be traced back to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD or ADD). In other words, it is not caused by bad parenting, too much sugar, or too many video games.
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