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Environmental influences (e.g., pre-natal exposure, lead)

Does premature birth increase the chances of developing ADHD? 

Research shows a clear association between premature birth ADHD risk and later challenges with focus, behaviour, and emotional regulation. Prematurity,…
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Author: Victoria Rowe, MSc Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS
Environmental influences (e.g., pre-natal exposure, lead)

Can low birth weight be a risk factor for ADHD? 

Research indicates that low birth weight ADHD risk is higher compared to children born at a healthy weight Infants with…
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Author: Victoria Rowe, MSc Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS
Environmental influences (e.g., pre-natal exposure, lead)

Can smoking during pregnancy cause ADHD in children? 

The link between smoking and ADHD has been widely studied, and research suggests that maternal smoking during pregnancy is associated…
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Author: Victoria Rowe, MSc Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS