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In the past, Attention Deficit Disorder was believed to be a condition that affected children and some adolescents. The diagnosis of Attention Deficit Disorder in adults can be a complex process. Mensa International. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder controversies - Wikiped. Methylphenidate (Ritalin) 10mg Pill (Ciba/Novartis), a drug commonly prescribed to treat ADHD Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) controversies include concerns about its existence as a disease, its causes, the methods by which ADHD is diagnosed and treated including the use of stimulant medications in children, possible overdiagnosis, misdiagnosis as ADHD leading to undertreatment of the real underlying disease, alleged hegemonic practices of the American Psychiatric Association and negative stereotypes of children diagnosed with ADHD.
These controversies have surrounded the subject since at least the 1970s.[1][2]:p.23 [3] The best course of ADHD management is major topic of debate. Status as a disorder[edit] Researchers from McMaster University identified five features of ADHD that contribute to its controversial nature: Skepticism about the diagnosis[edit] Concerns about methods of diagnosis[edit] Over / under diagnosis[edit] Changing diagnostic criteria[edit] Scientology[edit] Mensa International. ADHD Roller Coaster: "Is It You, Me, or Adult A.D.D.?" · Can You. High intelligence does not protect you from the effects of ADHD, research shows (more about that below).
Yet, it’s too often assumed—from childhood well into adulthood—that high IQ rules out ADHD entirely. In other words, you can be too smart to have ADHD. When my husband, a molecular biologist, and I started dating, I thought, “Wow, he’s the absent-minded professor in the flesh.” I asked my friend, a fellow journalist married to a biochemist, “Does he always miss the freeway exit?”
She deadpanned: “All the freakin’ time.” The implication was clear: Scientists live on another plane of existence; don’t expect them to be connected to the mundane realities of life. Case in Point: My Husband It would be another two years before I connected the dots from my husband’s many puzzling behaviors to ADHD. Still, over 20 years I’ve been told again and again: “Well, your husband is so brilliant because of his ADHD.” From Dr. Psychologist Thomas E. High IQ Children and Adults with ADHD Thomas E. Related. Treatment Options for ADHD at Any Age - Adult ADHD. Your doctor may recommend a combination of medication and therapy to treat ADHD.
When adults are diagnosed with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), they often respond with a feeling of relief rather than dismay. Many have struggled with symptoms since childhood, and receiving a diagnosis tends to place their life experiences in perspective: So thats why I had such a hard time concentrating in school.
And, even better, now they can get treatment. Luckily for these adults, recognizing ADHD and getting an official diagnosis may be the hardest part. Unlike treatments for some other neurobehavioral disorders, such as autism, the treatments for ADHD are usually manageable and effective, and they may begin to work right away. "Adult ADHD is one of the most responsive disorders to treatment, and patients are generally very receptive to the program," says David W.