| ADHD is referred to as attention deficit hyperactivity | | | | concentration for e.g. always in a state of |
| disorder. It starts right from the childhood but can also | | | | absentmindedness, forgetting things more often, trouble |
| affect adults and the elderly. An adult suffering from | | | | in starting any activity.o Lack of Self worth and Self |
| ADHD will not be able to concentrate on his/her daily | | | | awareness i.e. shows to be confident to others but |
| activities properly. The person may behave very | | | | does not feel so within. |
| impetuous in comparison to the other people belonging | | | | This Diagnosis of ADHD should be done by a doctor |
| to the same age group. | | | | who is a specialist in this particular area. The diagnosis |
| ADHD although diagnosed when he/she is an adult is | | | | by clinics may involve a thorough study of family and |
| present in them right from his /her childhood. Adult | | | | medical history of the patient, apart from a neurological |
| ADHD Diagnosis is a challenging task because the | | | | and physical exam. |
| problem is at its typical stage. There may be certain | | | | Today people are well educated and are aware of |
| factors or symptoms through which diagnosis of | | | | this disorder and the symptoms associated with it. |
| ADHD in adults can be done. | | | | Diagnosis of ADHD is only possible by the doctors if |
| Adult ADHD Symptoms are:o Restlessness and | | | | they get proper support by the family members and |
| hyperactivity for.e.g. the person gets bored easily, likes | | | | the patient. Past information about the behavior of the |
| doing certain tasks which is commonly not done by | | | | patient in his/her childhood and family background is |
| people of their age.o Emotional and impulsive instability | | | | important.Proper medication may not completely cure |
| for e.g. speaking without getting frustrated. The | | | | this disorder but will definitely let the person lead a |
| behavior of such adults is not predictable.o Lack of | | | | normal life. |