Studies reveal that ADHD often runs in families, with a heritability estimated at 74%. Preterm-born children also exhibit a higher risk (~3-fold) of ADHD, and extremely preterm-born children have a ~4-fold increased risk.1,3Â
ADHD and comorbiditiesÂ
ADHD often co-occurs with other neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders. Learning disorders, such as reading disorders and dyscalculia, affect 15%-50% and 5%-30% of children with ADHD, respectively. Autism spectrum disorder is observed in 70%-85% of ADHD cases, despite previously being considered an...
