Etiology Of ADHD
One of the first topics that are initially discussed when the topic of ADHD is thought to be a diagnosis in someone is what the etiology is. The etiology of ADHD is essential the cause of this diagnosis. The etiology of ADHD can be difficult address, only because there as so many different cases that ADHD possess. Kathryn Brown (2003) explains that ADHD can be both caused by genetic and environmental factors. An individual who is diagnosed with ADHD is likely to develop this mental disorder if either their mother or father shares in this diagnosis. Bower (2003) addresses that the individual diagnosed with ADHD will have more gray matter in the composition of the brains than those who do not have this mental disorder. Curato, D’Aagti, and Moavero
(2010) report that in addition to the increase in gray matter in the brain of an individual with ADHD, white matter is lowered, this can be due to a larger amount of gray matter, but it is unsure. It is also known that parent who had given birth to a child, who had complications or was born too early, can develop ADHD later in life. An abnormality in the basal ganglia has also been known to contribute to the diagnosis of ADHD. In addition to genetic factors, there are environmental factors that can contribute to the etiology of ADHD. Environmental factors should also be taken into consideration when discussing the etiology of ADHD. Curatolo, D’Agati, and Moavero (2010) explain that when an infant is exposed to any form of a toxic substance in the womb, their cerebellum will not be able to grow effectively. So, a mother who is known to have smoked while pregnant will give birth to a premature baby. The premature baby will more likely develop ADHD because the mother decided to expose the baby with toxic substances, destroying the neurological composition of the developing infant. It is also noted that an expecting woman’s diet could lead to her child being malnourished, causing the vitamin levels to drop. Whatever the etiology for a doctor to diagnose ADHD in an individual, the symptoms should become very noticeable at this time.
(2010) report that in addition to the increase in gray matter in the brain of an individual with ADHD, white matter is lowered, this can be due to a larger amount of gray matter, but it is unsure. It is also known that parent who had given birth to a child, who had complications or was born too early, can develop ADHD later in life. An abnormality in the basal ganglia has also been known to contribute to the diagnosis of ADHD. In addition to genetic factors, there are environmental factors that can contribute to the etiology of ADHD. Environmental factors should also be taken into consideration when discussing the etiology of ADHD. Curatolo, D’Agati, and Moavero (2010) explain that when an infant is exposed to any form of a toxic substance in the womb, their cerebellum will not be able to grow effectively. So, a mother who is known to have smoked while pregnant will give birth to a premature baby. The premature baby will more likely develop ADHD because the mother decided to expose the baby with toxic substances, destroying the neurological composition of the developing infant. It is also noted that an expecting woman’s diet could lead to her child being malnourished, causing the vitamin levels to drop. Whatever the etiology for a doctor to diagnose ADHD in an individual, the symptoms should become very noticeable at this time.