Factors that may Affect Children With ADHD

  There are a few factors during pregnancy that may affect a child’s behaviour according to a cohort study done by researchers on the possible causes of ADHD. Though there are no accurate conclusions that will ensure a 100% result on these activities, it has been found out that circumstances and some activities of the parent during pregnancy can cause advert effects on child’s behavior as they grown.

Physical effects may be more evident than that of the behavioral since it is not easy to diagnose a child with behavioral problems at a very early age. These activities are listed as some of the factors that can cause problems such as ADHD.  The following are factors that can influence an unborn child are the mother’s ages and educational background, parents with psychological problems, smoking and drinking during pregnancy and the current financial state of the parent.

It has been unclear whether the long term consequences may affect child behavior but it subsequently shows increased risk on the baby’s physical health.  It is crucial to observe a healthy lifestyle and environment during pregnancy.  It is best to create an amicable psychological and physical environment for unborn children as this is the time where development is crucial. ADHD is manageable but being knowledgeable enough about how to avoid this may give your child a better and brighter future.

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