not caused by external issues, such as social problems,
dysfunctional home life, or too much sugar in the diet
(Phelps). While these may not be the absolute cause of
ADD/ADHD, they undoubtedly exacerbate the symptoms. Is it
a physical condition of the brain? “In 1996, US researchers
found that 50% of children diagnosed as ADHD sufferers carry
a gene that affects brain cell response to the neurotransmitter
dopamine"( The Hutchinson Unabridged Encyclopedia with
Atlas and Weather Guide). No word that I could find
regarding whether that 6