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<blockquote data-quote="InsaneCdn" data-source="post: 467695" data-attributes="member: 11791"><p>A couple different thoughts on this...</p><p></p><p>Our kids are affected by more than just our genes. Who we are, how we react to things, how we interact with them... all of this and more has a significant impact on how they develop. So... if you're seeing certain traits, it may be genetic... or it may be environmental.</p><p></p><p>Second, developmental disorders are not black-and-white. There is a whole range of things, some of which, in isolation, are considered "normal". Its about the specific traits plus the combination of traits and the severity of the traits... Therefore, ADHD traits can stand alone - or be a part of a number of other dxes. Ditto Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), etc. You might have some "traits" but never be considered for a diagnosis. </p><p></p><p>We never wondered in our family where the ADHD came from... definitely both sides! But.. other traits, some are obvious and others are up for grabs, and still others... are probably throwbacks from generations past. Plus... we're seeing stuff that is definitely environmental - including the impact of school. Its certainly an interesting subject... !</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="InsaneCdn, post: 467695, member: 11791"] A couple different thoughts on this... Our kids are affected by more than just our genes. Who we are, how we react to things, how we interact with them... all of this and more has a significant impact on how they develop. So... if you're seeing certain traits, it may be genetic... or it may be environmental. Second, developmental disorders are not black-and-white. There is a whole range of things, some of which, in isolation, are considered "normal". Its about the specific traits plus the combination of traits and the severity of the traits... Therefore, ADHD traits can stand alone - or be a part of a number of other dxes. Ditto Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), etc. You might have some "traits" but never be considered for a diagnosis. We never wondered in our family where the ADHD came from... definitely both sides! But.. other traits, some are obvious and others are up for grabs, and still others... are probably throwbacks from generations past. Plus... we're seeing stuff that is definitely environmental - including the impact of school. Its certainly an interesting subject... ! [/QUOTE]
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