Hello Parent 14:

To put it bluntly, your friend is wrong. ADHD is a biologically based medical condition that results from an imbalance of chemical messengers, or neurotransmitters, within the brain. It's hard to argue that diet, exercise, parenting, etc. don't impact a child's ADHD but these environmental factors are NOT the cause.

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I hope this helps!

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If ADHD is environmental please have someone explain to me how or why only one out of my four children is ADHD? My third child, a boy, has always been different....very.active, impulsive, fearless, ect. My oldest may have ADHD but was never diagnosed....he seems to manage better. My kids are 22, boy; 18, girl; 17, ADHD boy; and 15 boy. They are all unique but the 17 year old has always been the one who stands out. deyette

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I agree, your friend is wrong. I have two older brothers and I am the only one who has ADD.

It is a little scary to think that she is the one dealing with these kids and she doesn't know that.

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I would suggest to share some information with her. She is misinformed but I am sure she is willing for positive input in order to help her with her work. Environmental influences have an effect, but they are by no means the whole story.

Joseph

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