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leseilse t1_irn6dav wrote

man, this is so interesting. but how about for young adults? is there a recent study about that?

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Celadorkable t1_iro3tu0 wrote

There's a theory that having a depressed caretaker can contribute to the development of adhd.

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Ok-Caterpillar-Girl t1_iro7pf7 wrote

How does having a depressed caretaker cause someone yo have a genetic neurodevelopmental disorder?

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Celadorkable t1_iroxodx wrote

Afaik there's no genetic test for adhd?

I'm only part way through "scattered minds", and it's just one theory, but it's pretty interesting so far. My takeaway is that some people are genetically predisposed to being "highly sensitive" (Elaine Aaron has written on this, she estimates 20% of the population is highly sensitive), and if a HSP is born into a stressful environment that can lead to adhd. I'm only up to the part explaining how babies with depressed caretakers are more stressed.

https://drgabormate.com/adhd/

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