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Alison Poulton, Senior Lecturer, Brain Mind Centre Nepean, University of Sydney

What causes ADHD? What we know, don’t know and suspect

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Neurodevelopmental disorders are a diverse group of conditions that affect the brain from early development. They include attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism and learning disabilities, such as dyslexia.

These conditions usually become more evident over time. This is because delays in the skills a child is expected to have developed at each age become more apparent.

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