What Kind Of Doctor Do You See For Adult Add?
Adult ADD/ADHD is a relatively new concept. For many years, ADD and ADHD were considered to be disorders of childhood. It was thought that symptoms began disappearing after puberty and continued to decrease through adolescence. It was not until recent years, when parents began to see their behaviors mirrored in their children that adult ADD/ADHD was considered a valid diagnosis.
Adults with ADD/ADHD have learned to cope with their symptoms over the years. Historically, they often...
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