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A parent expresses concern to a school counselor, stating, "My 8-year-old son can't sit still in class and never finishes his homework. I'm convinced it's because I let him eat sugary snacks after school and play video games. If I just enforce a stricter diet and take away the games, this problem will go away." Based on the scientific understanding of what causes such neurodevelopmental disorders, which of the following statements is the most accurate assessment of the parent's conclusion?