Brief Account of the Evolutionary Biology of ADHD
❝The focus of this brief article is to illustrate that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) should not be seen as a pathology. The scientific evidence points to the condition as a variant of evolutionary adaptation by means of natural selection for the benefit of reproduction and survival❞
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About The Author
“I am a Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychotherapist with 24 years of experience, including NHS CAMHS as a Clinical Lead, and the private sector. I specialize in Autism, ADHD. I am currently pursuing postgraduate studies in neuroscience at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London.”
Miguel Estrada is a qualified Psychotherapist, based in Portugal, Lisbon & London, Portugal. With a commitment to mental health, Miguel provides services in , including Child / Adolescent Therapy, Adolescent Therapy, Child / Adolescent Therapy, Individual Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Adolescent Therapy, Adoption, CBT, Consultation and Online Therapy. Miguel has expertise in .
