Celadorkable t1_iro3tu0 wrote
Reply to comment by leseilse in How the mother's mood influences her baby's ability to speak. Scientists found even children whose mothers suffer from mild depressive mood that do not yet require medical treatment show early signs of delayed language development. by Wagamaga
There's a theory that having a depressed caretaker can contribute to the development of adhd.
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.
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