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What chance does a sibling have of acquiring add if two brothers have already been diagnosed?

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Probably good: Add comes in all degrees. Some are more severe than others and others are mild and don't need medications. Setting up a good foundation of organization and calm environment with minimal stimulus during focus activity is extremely helpful.

Answered 10/7/2013

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Not just genetic: Add/adhd does indeed tend to run in families (i.e., to "be genetic"). But there are also environmental factors that can really make a difference. Do your best to make healthy lifestyle choices -- limit your intake of refined foods, sweets, and foods with chemical additives (food dyes, preservatives, msg); engage in regular aerobic exercise; adopt good sleep hygiene; vitamin b complex; fish oils.

Answered 4/23/2016

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Inherited disorder: ADD is an inherited disorder. The incidence is separate for each pregnancy independently. So a third child in the family has the same likelihood as each of the other brothers.

Answered 7/1/2015

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