Causes of ADHD
Experts are unsure what causes ADHD. Studies indicate a strong link between the disorder and genetics. You may be more likely to inherit it if it is passed down from generations. Causes of ADHD include:
- Had a brain injury, and sometimes it is genetically inherited
- Effect of smoking on the child during mother’s pregnancy
- Premature birth of a baby or low-weight childbirth
- Exposure to lead or other toxic environmental products