ADHD – Past, Present, and Future
Discover how ADHD has evolved—from early recognition to modern diagnostics and treatment advances for children, women, and adults.
Subthreshold ADHD and Late Adult ADHD Diagnosis
Subthrehold ADHD can evolve into full ADHD later in life, but diagnosis is currently difficult. That could be about to change.
What’s Behind the Rapid Rise in Adult ADHD Diagnoses?
In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in ADHD diagnoses among adults. Here are some of the factors contributing to the rise.
Toward a Better ADHD Diagnosis – Unpacking the Limitations of the DSM-5 Criteria
The DSM-5 is the standard tool used by clinicians to diagnose ADHD. But, it has serious shortcomings, especially for diagnosing adult ADHD.
Overcoming the Hurdles of Getting an Adult ADHD Diagnosis
Getting a diagnosis of ADHD as an adult can be difficult. Here’s why and strategies you can use to help get evaluated and diagnosed.
After the ADHD Diagnosis
Following a diagnosis of ADHD, you may go through a process similar to the stages of grief. Here is a guide for what to expect.
Shockingly Low Rates of Diagnosis and Treatment for Older Adults with ADHD
A large new research study shows older adults with elevated symptoms of ADHD are not being diagnosed or treated for the condition.
Answering the Question – Do I Have ADHD?
Trying to figure whether you have ADHD can seem like a daunting task. Here is a step-by-step guide to the process of ADHD evaluation and diagnosis.
Could a Modified DSM Offer More Accurate Diagnosis of Adult ADHD?
New research is demonstrating that a revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disordersobserved (DSM) criteria might yield more accurate diagnoses of adult ADHD.
Diagnoses of Adult ADHD Are on the Rise
A new study shows there is a significant rise in the diagnosis of ADHD in adults. It confirms a growing recognition in the medical community that ADHD is not a condition that individuals necessarily grow out of when they become adults. The implications are significant as a diagnosis of adult ADHD is linked to a near 13-year reduction of estimated life expectancy.