Question: What do you think about sensory processing sensitivity being a cause of ADHD due to being able to detect minor changes via your senses and also being easily overstimulated by sensory input? Should highly sensitive people like me be treated for ADHD?
Answer: I don't know of any data indicating that sensory processing sensitivity causes ADHD.   But anyone who who thinks they have symptoms of ADHD that are causing problems in living should see a healthcare provider.
content: Q: What do you think about sensory processing sensitivity being a cause of ADHD due to being able to detect minor changes via your senses and also being easily overstimulated by sensory input? Should highly sensitive people like me be treated for ADHD?
   Ans: I don't know of any data indicating that sensory processing sensitivity causes ADHD.   But anyone who who thinks they have symptoms of ADHD that are causing problems in living should see a healthcare provider.