Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Adults
Characterized by inattention, easy distraction, careless mistakes and avoidance of tasks that require sustained mental focus.
About ADHD in Adults
(ADHD) develops in childhood. The symptoms often improve with age, but they can sometimes carry on into adulthood. Some people are first diagnosed with ADHD as adults.
Experts have agreed on specific criteria that need to be met for ADHD to be diagnosed. These criteria describe how pronounced inattentive, hyperactive and impulsive behaviors are. It is estimated that 15% of children and teenagers with ADHD still fulfil the criteria when they are adults. The symptoms of ADHD are different in adults, though. Hyperactivity is often less of a problem and inattentiveness becomes the most noticeable symptom.
Some people are first diagnosed with ADHD as adults. It can be difficult for adults with ADHD to find support. Because it is generally considered to be a childhood condition, information and specifically for adults is less widespread…