The cause is unknown!

✔️Smoking or drinking during pregnancy

✔️Exposure to lead or other toxic substances

✔️Extreme neglect, abuse, or social deprivation.

Some non-genetic factors that may increase a child’s risk for developing ADHD are:

The cause of most cases of ADHD is unknown; however, it is believed to involve interactions between genetic and environmental factors.

( Certain cases are related to previous infection of or trauma to the brain).