the relationship between childhood trauma and ADHD is complex, with studies showing that children exposed to high levels of ACEs exhibit more severe ADHD symptoms. This suggests that ACEs may not only increase the likelihood of an ADHD diagnosis but also exacerbate the disorder's clinical presentation. However, the causal pathways linking ACEs and ADHD remain poorly understood.
There is a significant association between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and the development of ADHD in children and adolescents. Research has shown that children who experience ACEs, such as socioeconomic hardship, divorce, familial mental illness, neighborhood violence, and incarceration, are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD1. Additionally, a higher ACE score is associated with more severe ADHD symptoms
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