{"id":113,"date":"2020-11-10T10:51:27","date_gmt":"2020-11-10T15:51:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/attentiondeficithelp.com\/?page_id=113"},"modified":"2022-08-09T07:40:33","modified_gmt":"2022-08-09T12:40:33","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/attentiondeficithelp.com\/index.php\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About ADHD"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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ADHD – FACTS and SYMPTOMS<\/u> <\/strong><\/p>

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Through the Life Span<\/strong><\/p>

\u00a01 \u2013 ADHD Definition<\/strong> \u2013Attention deficit\/hyperactivity\u00a0 disorder is a chronic condition that typically begins in childhood and persist into adulthood.\u00a0 It includes a combination of persistent problems, such as difficulty sustaining attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior.<\/p>

2 \u2013 General Facts <\/strong><\/p>

2.1<\/strong> \u00a0In 2011, there were 6.1 million children ages 4-17 diagnosed with ADHD, representing 9.4% of the general population of the same age.<\/p>

2.2<\/strong> \u00a0 Only 2.5 million of the children with ADHD were being treated.<\/p>

2.3<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0 South Carolina is ranked number four in the United States of individuals diagnosed with ADHD (2011).<\/p>

3- Facts and Symptoms by age groups.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

While not every child, young adult or adult \u00a0with ADHD exhibits the same developmental concerns at the same stage or age, the following is to provide some general \u00a0information on the effects of ADHD over the lifespan.\u00a0 . \u201cADHD is a serious and expensive public health problem.\u201d*<\/p>

3.1 Child <\/strong><\/p>

Infancy to age 10 <\/strong>Symptoms of ADHD typically arise between the ages of 3 to 6.<\/p>

73% of students with ADHD have impaired school readiness as compared to 13% of students without ADHD.<\/p>

90% \u00a0of the students with ADHD will struggle academically.<\/p>

Most students with ADHD exhibit executive function deficits*** \u00a0in getting started on task, remembering chores, assignments and memorizing math facts.<\/p>

\u00a0Most children with ADHD are at higher risk of accidents and self- inflicted injuries.<\/p>

69% of \u00a0the children diagnosed with ADHD have a co-existing condition such as anxiety or depression, with 25-50% having a learning disability.<\/p>

60% of students with ADHD are typically slower in reading, have difficulty with reading comprehension and have handwriting problems.<\/p>

Students with ADHD have difficulty with test taking.<\/p>

Students with ADHD miss more days from school.<\/p>

25 \u2013 47% of the students with ADHD fail a grade.<\/p>

71% \u00a0of the students with ADHD are expelled and\/or suspended from school.<\/p>

52 \u2013 64% of children with ADHD have sleep difficulty.<\/p>

ADHD is a predictor of juvenile justice issues<\/p>

3.2 Adolescent <\/strong><\/p>

Age (11 \u2013 19) <\/strong>70 \u2013 80% of individuals with ADHD will continue with symptoms into adolescence. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

Brain\u00a0 maturity in individuals with ADHD\u00a0 is typically 3 \u2013 5 years behind typical peers subsequently affecting an individual\u2019s ability to handle the higher expectations of independence in middle and high school<\/p>

There is more difficulty with independently completing homework.<\/p>

Executive function deficits in time management, organization, memorization of math facts and foreign language will affect academics.<\/p>

Many of the childhood effects persist into adolescence and young adulthood.<\/p>

Increased expectations at this age along with decreased supervision and support increases the problems.\u00a0<\/p>

Students with ADHD are 30-40% more likely to drop out of school.<\/p>

There is a 30% delay in mastering life skills.<\/p>

42% of those with untreated ADHD have a probability of substance abuse as opposed to 21% of those without ADHD.<\/p>

Young people with ADHD begin drinking at younger ages than their typical peers.<\/p>

Individuals with ADHD have more difficulty quitting substance abuse.<\/p>

There is a 68% higher rate of pregnancy before age 19.<\/p>

Girls with ADHD are four times more likely to have an eating disorder.<\/p>

Young people with ADHD tend to have sexual intercourse at a younger age than typical peers.<\/p>

20 \u2013 56% of adolescents with ADHD will be diagnosed with a conduct disorder at some point.<\/p>

3.3 Young Adult <\/strong><\/p>

(age \u2013 20 \u201330 ) <\/strong>Frontal lobe development in individuals with ADHD \u00a0is typically 3 \u00a0to 5 years behind typical peers; therefore, expectations don\u2019t match the brain maturity or ability to handle independence. \u00a0Typical frontal lobe development is by age 25.<\/p>

There is a higher risk of substance abuse in individuals with ADHD and much higher for those not being treated with ADHD medication.<\/p>

There is higher rate of fatal automobile accidents of individuals with ADHD.<\/p>

Young adults with ADHD are 3 times more likely than typical peers to have their driver\u2019s license suspended.<\/p>

Young adults with ADHD have a higher rate of risk-taking behaviors.<\/p>

Young adults with ADHD have a higher rate of \u00a0poor health maintenance, poor diet and dental problems.<\/p>

70-90 % of college students with ADHD drop-out.<\/p>

Adults with ADHD have overall lower income.<\/p>

Adults with ADHD have problems with relationships.<\/p>

Individuals with ADHD are more likely to be prone to outbursts and have less emotional control.<\/p>

There is a higher rate of suicide in young males with ADHD.<\/p>

20% of young adults with ADHD will move back home after attempting to live independently.<\/p>

Adults<\/strong><\/p>

(Age 31 \u2013 up)<\/strong> 50 \u2013 70% of individuals with ADHD will continue to manifest symptoms that cause\u00a0 impairments in their adult life.<\/p>

Overall, there is a greater reduction in life expectancy of those with ADHD.<\/p>

Adults with ADHD have more difficulty handling money and finances.<\/p>

Adults with ADHD have more social problems and have higher rates of divorce.<\/p>

Individuals with ADHD are 10 times more likely to have an unplanned pregnancy and they are 4 times more likely to contract a sexually transmitted disease .<\/p>

There is typically great variability in the quantity and quality of work performance.<\/p>

ADHD in adults is typically missed by health care providers including mental health specialist.<\/p>

*** Executive function deficit \u2013 deficits in the skills and ability to apply adaptable thinking, self-control, planning, self-monitoring, time management, and organization.<\/p>

References<\/strong><\/p>

The Mayo Clinic Guide to Raising a Healthy Child\u201d 2019<\/p>

*The Proceedings of the ADHD Public Health Summit, Washington, DC, October 7, 2019<\/p>

National Survey of Children\u2019s Health 2016<\/p>

Center for Disease Control, Children\u2019s Mental Health 2022<\/p>

Center for Disease Control \u201c Vital Signs\u201d May 2014<\/p>

Russell A Barkley Ph.D. \u201cADHD Likely Reduces Estimated Life Expectancy by Young Adulthood (posted at http:\/\/apsard.org<\/a>) December 2018<\/p>

My Cleveland Clinic.org<\/p>

The National Institute of Health, H.T. Perrin, 2019<\/p>

Dr. Russell Barkley Ph.D., 2021<\/p>

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