Carol Forsloff - Attention deficit disorder is often thought of as negatively impacting
only children, but research reveals adults continue to have the
problem that more and more doctors are diagnosing and treating.
JAMA video explains ADHD and interventions for adults
The percentage of the population with ADHD is estimated at 4 to 6% of the
population or approximately 8 to 9 million adults. The organization
Attention Deficit Disorder Association tells us the definition includes both
adults and children and that two-thirds of children with ADHD will
continue to have problems later in life that can impact jobs and
personal life.
The characteristics of AD/HD as diagnostic criteria are behavioral characteristics that include
problems with attention span, impulsivity and hyperactivity that are
excessive, long term and pervasive. These behaviors are observed to be distinctly different than ordinary responses to the stresses of living.
Recent information from the Journal of American Medical Association
spells out the issues of having ADHD and how it can be supported,
assisted during adulthood by proper diagnosis and intervention.
More and more doctors recognize the problems of ADHD in adulthood,
according to JAMA, who say that medical support and treatment is
essential in reducing factors that can cause problems throughout one's
lifetime.
No comments:
Post a Comment
Say something constructive. Negative remarks and name-calling are not allowed.