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No, ADHD is not infectious. It is not a virus, but a lack of growth in certain regions of the brain; a person with ADHD has underdeveloped brain regions that control focus, attention, and planning.
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∙ 13y agoIt doesn't actually develop in your teen years, but that may be when it first becomes a problem. You should talk to your doctor about it. If your doctor is one of those stubborn conventional doctors that says that there is no such thing as ADD, get a different doctor. Whether ADD is a disease or a personality trait, I don't know and it doesn't matter, but I've got it and I can tell you that it definitely exists.
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∙ 13y agoNo; ADHD is a disorder that begins in early childhood due to underdevelopment in certain regions on the brain. If a person shows symptoms of ADHD later in life without any symptoms in the past, it could be another mental disorder such as an anxiety disorder, depression, or other mental health issue.
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∙ 12y agoNo, the symptoms of ADHD are due to an underdevelopment of certain areas of the brain. ADHD-like symptoms appearing are likely due to another mental disorder (anxiety, bipolar, etc.).
While it is not possible to develope the condition it is possible that ADHD has gone unnoticced until now.
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∙ 13y agoADHD is most commonly diagnosed in children when they begin entering a school environment where certain behaviors are expected like taking turns and remaining in a seat. However, inattentive subtypes of ADHD are less obvious during the younger years and may be only diagnosed in the teenage years when more responsibilities and commitments are placed upon a person; the need to focus and the inability to do so would become more apparent.
Diagnosis for ADHD requires that symptoms appeared in childhood. A careful examination of past medical, school, and parental history is needed to confirm. If symptoms suddenly appear in the teenage years, it is most likely another mental problem; anxiety disorders, depression, and Bipolar disorder all share symptoms that could lead to a false diagnosis of ADHD.
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∙ 9y agoYes; a large amount of individuals with ADHD as children "outgrow" ADHD by developing coping strategies that minimize the impact of ADHD. With proper treatment and education, an ADHD diagnosis can the start of improved life: knowledge is power!
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∙ 14y agoADHD can affect anyone
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Does caffeine help kids with ADHD?
I find that caffeine helps to calm people down with ADHD it works better on children under the age of 17
How old can you be to get ADHD?
I am 14 years old and i have had adhd all my life.So there really is not any age you are born with it.And usally as you age it wears off.
What age do you start to get alzheimer's when you have ADHD?
They are really two different things. If you have ADHD now you will not necessarily get dementia when you are older.
Does adhd end?
ADHD does not end. it is a disorder that is there from birth to death. However, ADHD symptoms are not the same in people under the age of 16 as they are in over the age of 16, hence the idea that ADHD ends after childhood. there is no cure however it can be made easier to deal with by use of medication, therapy and a good psychiatrist.
Where can i learn more information about a diet plan for children with adhd?
Children with ADHD should be following a specific diet that has a lot fish and omega 3 fatty acids in it. It helps the receptors in the brain do what they are supposed to do better. newideas.net/adhd/adhd-diet
What is a good thesis statement for ADHD?
The learning disorder ADHD can affect children in different ways based on their ethnicity, age group, and geographic location
Why don't adults have ADHD?
Adults do have ADHD. It's something we're born with. Little testing is done on adults.
What year did Michael Phelps get diagnosed with ADHD?
he was diagnosed at 9 years of age
Can a test for ADHD at the age of 15?
alot of children are diagnosed younger i have two sons with adhd one was diagnosed at 11 the other at 12. you can be diagnosed at any age buy it's better the younger the child so problems can be sorted out before they get classed as just another naughty child which of course they are 'nt if you think you or your child has this problem them you should get your gp to refer them to the right clinic.
What is the general prognosis for ADHD?
The prognosis for ADHD is good with adequate medical treatment. This includes medication, psychotherapy, and lifestyle changes. ADHD is a lifelong disorder and will have to be addressed properly; treatment has higher odds of success if diagnosed at a younger age.
Do People with ADHD Get Better?
not really, we just accept it, try our best to out do it and move on.
Do children grow out of ADHD or should they receive treatment?
The fact is no. Most kids will not grow out of ADHD but, You can get help with it at a younger age it will help with the rest of there life.
