10 Theories About ADHD Causes - © 2011 Everyday Health
Some theories about ADHD causes have good evidence to support them and some don't. Find out what may cause ADHD and what probably doesn't.
Medically reviewed by Niya Jones MD, MPH
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is now recognized as a common childhood disorder that can continue into adulthood. While diagnosing ADHD has become more common, understanding ADHD causes remains a work in progress. "There is no single test for diagnosing ADHD and there is no single ADHD cause," notes Loren R. Dribinsky, MD, a psychiatrist at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington, Mass...