Is there a relationship between a cleft lip and ADHD?

This population study, Psychiatric Diagnoses in Individuals with Non-Syndromic Oral Clefts: A Danish Population-Based Cohort Study, found an association between orofacial clefts and a broad range of psychological conditions (not just ADHD) but found the lowest risk within this group was for people who have a cleft lip. read more

Then I wondered if there was a relationship between cleft palate and ADHD. From what I read, apparently there is. While always considered smart, I was hyperactive, and disruptive. read more

Yes, please use the term cleft lip and palate (CL&P) - harelip is offensive. I know very little about ASD/ADHD, but a fair bit about clefts (my daughter has a cleft palate). read more