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Sunday, April 10, 2011

ADHD and possible "origins".....hmm


I came across this article this am and it caught my attention. I personally think ADHD is a “go to” for doctors in trying to explain what may be “normal” childhood activity, some kids are just more active than others. But of course, I have not done enough research on the subject to fully understand the causes or actual symptoms (that is coming up in my abnormal child psych course this fall), this is strictly my opinion.

Here is what the article listed as the “10 theories” to explain the brain changes that cause ADHD symptoms. These brain changes are the same regions that control attention as well as impulse control in children without ADHD.
  • ·        Genetics ~ plausible, it’d be better if they actually found the “ADHD gene” though
  • ·        Lead Exposure ~ according to the article, this is becoming more rare in current cases of ADHD
  • ·        Cigarettes and Alcohol ~ Also plausible
  • ·        Medications taken during Pregnancy ~ according to the article, this actually needs further studying
  • ·        Fluoride ~ this from a study done with rats, so not sure if this is plausible
  • ·        Sugar and Sugar Substitutes ~ according to the article, there are actually more studies showing that sugar is “not” linked to ADHD
  • ·        Celiac Disease and Food Allergies ~ I think this could also be plausible, so many other “diseases” are linked with food allergies (including eczema)
  • ·        Food Additives ~ according to the article, these findings still need to be confirmed, but I guess it’s plausible
  • ·        Pesticides ~ ok, this one really caught my attention; why would there be pesticides in children’s urine?
  • ·        Complications during pregnancy ~ I would think anything that would affect the baby’s oxygen levels in the womb would cause some sort of issue with brain function
What do you think about these “theories”? Do you have any theories of your own? I’m very interested in the topic and can’t wait to study it further (especially being the parent of a hyperactive kid! ~ NOT diagnosed “yet” with ADHD)


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