ADHD and conditions such as asthma, food or skin allergies, and other immune-related disorders may be more closely connected than previously thought. A growing body of scientific evidence suggests that ADHD is associated with inflammatory and immune system conditions.
Using a bio-psycho-social lens — which examines how biology, psychology, and social environments interact — this presentation will review how ADHD develops from childhood into adulthood, and why certain co-occurring conditions often appear alongside it. You will learn:
- About the basics of innate and adaptive immune processes
- How polygenic risk markers — groups of genetic variations linked to ADHD — influence the development of the brain and body through immune signaling
- About lifespan trajectories, and how these biological processes manifest and change the trajectory of ADHD and co-occurring disorders from childhood through adulthood
- How to present a clear, comprehensive clinical picture to medical and mental health care providers
- How to gather and use more reliable data to support your personal healthcare choices and treatment plans
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