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,...
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 »
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 »
When children or adults with ADHD are diagnosed, one of the first questions that come to mind is: "Where did this come from?" or "Did I do... Read more »
We have been exploring the theme of ADHD diagnosis this month on ADHD Central. We began with a heated discussion of Why Some People Do... Read more »
In order to best understand your spouse with ADHD, you must first learn about Adult ADHD. You may be familiar with the characteristics... 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 »
A study has found that treatment rates of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder have increased for all age groups, especially among adults.... 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 »
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 »
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