ADHD. Research does tell us that ADHD is a condition that’s largely genetic and inherited, and that it causes specific areas of the brain to be underdeveloped or otherwise impacted.
Because trauma affects those same areas of the brain, it exacerbates ADHD symptoms. The science, however, is still out on what actually causes ADHD.Often the first point of contact, a pediatrician will use screening tools (like the Vanderbilt assessment) and other diagnostic materials that ask about the core symptoms of ADHD.
An astute clinician, however, will do more than just administer a screener to determine whether a child has ADHD — or something else that mimics or looks like ADHD.
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