Preschool Years Extreme motor restlessness Spills things Insatiable curiosity “Fearless” Low levels of compliance Vigorous, destructive play Demanding, noisy Interrupts others Excessive temper tantrums DuPaul GJ, et al. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry 2001;40:508-15Greenhill LL. J Clin Psychiatry 1998;59(suppl 7):31-41 School Age Incomplete homework Blurting out answers before question…
Genetics ADHD is a familial disorder; genetics play a large role and they are the cause of about 92% of cases. Neurological Neurological reasons such as: Infections during pregnancy, childbirth or the first few months after birth Lack of oxygen Brain inflammation Drinking alcohol during pregnancy Smoking during pregnancy Biological…