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ADHD in Adults

Being an adult with ADHD presents self management challenges at home, at work, and at play.

  • Isn’t ADHD just an excuse for laziness?

    ADHD may look like a lack of willpower or an excuse for laziness when it’s not. ADHD is really a problem with the chemical dynamics of the brain. It is not under voluntary control!

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  • What does a comprehensive treatment plan for adults with ADHD look like/include?

    ADHD in adults is best managed with a combination of medication, learning about ADHD, therapy and/or coaching. We need to address both the brain wiring and also the psychological impact of living with ADHD.

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  • Children Grow Out of ADHD: MYTH!

    Fact: While some children may recover from their disorder by age 21 or 27, the full disorder or at least significant symptoms and impairments persist in 50-86% of cases. Russell A. Barkley, PhD In the 1970s, when I first came into my profession (clinical child neuropsychology), it had been commonplace to view ADHD, or its…

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