Can ADD symptoms in infancy adversely effect personality development later in life?
A4. Absolutely. Research shows that adolescents and adults with ADD show higher incidence of antisocial personality disorder and other emotional behavioral problems. Since antisocial personality disorders are connected to a person’s earliest relationships–the ability to trust and empathize, as opposed to dehumanizing another and committing antisocial acts against them. When this trust doesn’t develop and mature as the child grows antisocial behavior is often the result. Back to top …………………………………………………………….
