If a child has ADHD there's better than a 1 in 2 chance that he or she will continue to have the disorder into adulthood. Impulsivity, restlessness and distractibility can all be present in the adult with ADHD. However, these symptoms sometimes look different than they do in children. In this entry, I want to discuss some of the difficulties in making an ADHD diagnosis in adults.
Before we even begin talking about the nuisances of the diagnosis, one key point to remember is that,...
ADHD and depression would seem to be the exact opposites. ADHD is known for hyperactivity, excitability and impulsive behavior. Depression... Read more »
During childhood and adolescence, more boys are diagnosed with ADHD than girls. Dr. Patricia Quinn, in an article that appeared in the NY... Read more »
You think you have ADHD. You have struggled throughout your life with paying attention and focusing. You have a need to be constantly... Read more »
It seems that whenever someone tells you that they or their child have ADHD, there seems to almost always be an "and" which follows. As... Read more »
You can listen to a live Webcast and summit dealing with issues facing adults with ADHD on Thursday, December 4, 2009 at 12 noon. This... Read more »
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Because of the subjective nature of the diagnosis, there has been a long running debate on the accuracy of the diagnosis as well as whether or not... Read more »
A new definition of ADHD may make it easier for adults to get a good diagnosis, experts say. The American Psychiatric Association may revamp the... Read more »
The symptoms associated with adult ADHD are very different from the symptoms that children exhibit, which can make the disorder hard to diagnose.... Read more »
ADHD was once considered to be a childhood disorder. It was thought that as children reached puberty and then adulthood, symptoms disappeared. As... Read more »
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