Originally developed for children, the diagnosis of ADHD is often difficult to make in adults. This is partly because the diagnostic criteria are based on behaviour in children. When diagnosing adults, however, these criteria are often based on adults’ subjective experiences, e.g., of having difficulty concentrating or being very impulsive.
“The rising number of adults diagnosed with ADHD raises important questions about diagnostic validity — especially since many were never identified in…
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