Adult ADHD
We are all aware of the unfortunate stereotype of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): the fidgety middle school student in the back of the classroom, the one who just can’t control his behavior long enough to learn something – or at the very least stop distracting the rest of the class.
Anyone with the most fundamental understanding of ADHD realizes that this caricature is wrong on many levels – not the least of which is the fact that the effects of ADHD are hardly limited to the pre-high school demographic.
Experts estimate that as many as one-third of adolescents who have ADHD will carry their disorder with them into adulthood. And with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting that ADHD affects between 3 and 7 percent of school children in the United States, fundamental arithmetic indicates that this problem far from unheard of among adult men and women.
For many of these men and women, the stigma of having a “child’s disorder” and the frustration of being misdiagnosed and misunderstood can have a profound impact on their ability to progress in their chosen careers, establish and maintain healthy relationships, and pursue the quality of life that they both desire and deserve.
Thankfully, in recent years awareness of the existence of ADHD among adults has increased among both the medical community and the general public.
Most colleges and universities are now prepared to support students with ADHD, and as adults with ADHD enter the workforce, they can do so with an understanding of their disorder that gives them the ability to transcend stereotypes and achieve both professional success and personal satisfaction.
If you or someone you care about is displaying symptoms of adult ADHD – or has already been diagnosed with the disorder – know that a wealth of information and support is available.
The articles featured on this website will provide you with an understanding of the nature of adult ADHD and prepare you for the challenges that you or your loved one will be facing. If you have any questions about adult ADHD that aren’t answered on this site, please send an e-mail via the form on our “About Us” page, and a qualified member of our team will respond with the information you are seeking.