I have been studying this for 20+ years.

There is a genetic component of ADHD but that is related to sensitivity. I have done extensive research on neurodiversity and I have found that inflammation of the brain, gut, and nervous system plays a significant role, which is triggered by various environmental toxins, which can include trauma. The combination of genetic sensitivity and vulnerability to these toxins can result in ADHD symptom…
Dr. Gabor Maté raises an important point regarding trauma and the potential (mis)diagnosis of ADHD…
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Jillian Enright
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Jun 24, 2023
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I have been studying this for 20+ years. 

Yes, there is a brain-gut connection. Yes, the environment influences how genes are expressed. 

No, toxins and trauma do not cause ADHD. ADHD is genetic.

https://medium.com/invisible-illness/why-adhd-and-autism-can-look-like-trauma-4d1428d82e4d
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Written by Jillian Enright28K Followers
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She/they. Neurodivergent, 20+ yrs SW & Psych. experience. I write about mental health, neurodiversity, education, and parenting. Founder of Neurodiversity MB.
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