Contrary to popular belief, a dysfunctional home does not cause ADD/ADHD; although, such an environment doesn’t help. We now know that having a child or spouse with ADD/ADHD can cause, or at the least contribute to, a dysfunctional home. You can read more about ADD/ADHD and dysfunctional families by clicking on the link to our E-Book, Managing ADD/ADHD at Home.
Harold Meyer and Susan Lasky are both Board Certified and Senior Certified ADHD Coaches.
To contact the authors:Â haroldmeyer@addrc.org
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ADD and ADHD are used interchangeably for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
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