ADHD Diagnosis in Adulthood

People are diagnosed with ADHD across the age spectrum, as life changes highlight challenges that are recognized as signs of ADHD. The early “hyperactive” understanding of ADHD presentation has recently changed to that of “inattentive,” and the cognitive and emotional impacts are increasingly coming into the public conversation. Since ADHD is a highly heritable condition, adults often seek evaluation after their child is diagnosed.

I want to share this August 6 article on ADHD in the New York Times, “How Do I Know If I Have Adult ADHD?” by Christina Caron, quoting Dr. Lidia Zylowska, a psychiatrist at the University of Minnesota Medical School and author of an “The Mindfulness Prescription for Adult ADHD” and Russell A. Barkley, a clinical professor of psychiatry at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and the author of “Taking Charge of Adult A.D.H.D.”

An ADHD diagnosis and treatment can mend damaged self-esteem and mark the beginning of new personal growth, self-leadership, and self-advocacy.

ADHD Life Support is the blog of
Susan McGinnis, CALC of ADHD Impact Coaching LLC
Coaching adults with ADHD www.adhdimpactcoaching.com