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Absolutely. It is actually fairly common for some people with attention disorders not to notice anything wrong until their adult years (as per my psychiatrist).. Likely due to lifestyle changes and just getting more and more added to your plate as you grow older. I personally JUST found out I've had ADD for the past 20 yrs, and it's really quite freeing to finally figure out what's been debilitating me for my whole life. I recommend that you take a look at your past and cross reference your former actions, attitudes, relationships, interests, etc. with some of the common symptoms of ADHD however, simply because it's very rare to develop an attention disorder throughout life as opposed to receiving it genetically. You should also consider your family history of attention issues, if any, as that will show you whether or not you're more predisposed to the condition. Also, obviously, ask yourself if
it could be something else. Anxiety and depression for example mimic some of the same symptoms as ADD/ADHD, and I personally had such severe anxiety prior to being treated for ADD that I no idea I had attention problems until my antidepressant fully kicked in. word.
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Does adhd end?
ADHD does not end. it is a disorder that is there from birth to death. However, ADHD symptoms are not the same in people under the age of 16 as they are in over the age of 16, hence the idea that ADHD ends after childhood. there is no cure however it can be made easier to deal with by use of medication, therapy and a good psychiatrist.
What are the release dates for To the Contrary - 1992 Meditation and ADHD 16-11?
To the Contrary - 1992 Meditation and ADHD 16-11 was released on: USA: 25 May 2007
Is it possible for a 16-year-old to move in with a sibling without being emancipated?
Until you reach the age of majority (or you
Who do I call to sign up for a Behavior Modification class for my 16 year old son with ADHD His school won't allow him back until he finishes the class.?
Covenant House of Washington has programs 7 NY NE, Washington, DC - (202) 610-9600
Who is affected by add?
According to some sources, ADD and ADHD affect somewhere between 3% and 5% of all children. It actually gets diagnosed in up to 16% of all school aged children, which suggests that it may be over-diagnosed. While the conventional belief for years was that a person would "outgrow" it, more recent research suggests that up to 50% of children with it will continue to have symptoms into adulthood. Since behavior modification has been shown to be an effective component in treatments with ADD/ADHD, it is quite possible that the reason more adults who were diagnosed with ADD/ADHD as kids don't show symptoms as adults is that they learned to cope with it, not that it went away. It has also been noted genetics seems to play a role in ADD/ADHD. Close relatives of people with ADD/ADHD are much more likely to also have ADD/ADHD than the general population. Males are roughly 2 to 3 times as likely to be ADD/ADHD as females. The gender difference may be due to higher susceptibility of males to ADD/ADHD or just a result of females being less likely to be diagnosed.
Is it possible for a 16 year old girl to move out of her grandads house and in with her 18 year old boyfrienda?
She is not allowed to decide this until she is 18yo. Her parents decide.
How old until you go until facebook?
16
When is the absolute earliest you can find out the gender of the baby?
16 weeks it is possible to detect gender. Most OB's won't order an ultrasound until 18-20 weeks.
How many possible wins can there be if 16 games are played?
16.
What are the possible factors of 16?
The factors of 16 are 1, 2, 4, 8, and 16.
What part of the brain does autism affect?
Well, the brain differences are actually what affects ADHD ;). The primary area affected in ADHD individuals (according to numerous recent brain imaging studies) is the prefrontal cortex. The volume (size) is smaller in ADHD children; this size can catch up (though slower) with peers and is a sign of disappearance of the disorder (meaning the brain developed fully and the adult with not have ADHD); if development doesn't catch up (the prefrontal cortex remains small) the adult will continue to exhibit ADHD. Prefrontal cortex is the hub for deliberate thoughts and actions--it's where your motor cortex (your conscious control of muscles) is centered, along with functions such as attention, planning, working memory, set-shifting, etc.. Explains a lot of ADHD, huh?
Is it possible for a 14 year old girl marry and 16 year old boy?
No, it is not possible in North America. She will have to be 16 and have parental permission.
