hi my name is luz arredodolares i'm from gilroy, ca my question is that i have 3 boys. the older one is 8 and he was diagnosted with ADHD, my second son was diagnosted with autism spectrum disorder. what is the chance that my 3 yr. old son will have any

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Hi Liz,
Both ADHD and autism spectrum disorders do run in families, so there is a chance that your 3 year old son may also be diagnosed with one of these conditions. Talk with your pediatrician about your concerns.

Maryann

September 12, 2011 - 5:40pm

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