I'm an adult; doesn't AD/HD only affect children?

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I'm an adult; doesn't AD/HD only affect children?

No. Although it is most often diagnosed in children, AD/HD is a lifespan disorder that affects individuals at all ages. Although there are limited data on the prevalence of AD/HD in adults, it is currently believed that the condition is found in 2-4% of the adult population.

For more information on this topic, see the What We Know sheet, Diagnosis of AD/HD in Adults.

The NRC has several other Information and Resource Sheets that have a particular focus on adults and AD/HD. These sheets are:

Time Management: Learning to Use a Day Planner (WWK # 11)
A Guide to Organizing the Home and Office ((WWK # 12)
Succeeding in College (WWK # 13)
Legal Rights: Higher Education and the Workplace (WWK # 14)

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Is there a simple test to diagnose AD/HD?

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What is Section 504?

My child has been diagnosed with AD/HD; isn't he automatically qualified for Section 504 services?

What is FAPE under IDEA?

The school says my child needs Ritalin; where do I get it?

My child has ADD, not AD/HD! Do you have any information on ADD?

My child gets all As and Bs, can she still get accommodations?

If my child has an IEP or gets special education, does she have to be in a different classroom?

What is the difference between Section 504 and IDEA?

If I request an evaluation, doesn't the school have to do it?

My child started taking medication and has developed tics. What do I do?

Can someone with AD/HD join the military?

The school says my child has AD/HD; now what do I do?

My child has AD/HD but doesn't qualify for an IEP; can he still qualify under Section 504?

I've heard of auditory processing disorder (APD.) Could my child have that instead of AD/HD?

Can you help me find a summer camp for my child?

My child is very bright. He can't have AD/HD, too, can he?

Do children in private schools have the same rights as those in public schools?

Can a woman with AD/HD take non-stimulant medications while pregnant?

What is FAPE under 504?

Can a woman with AD/HD take stimulant medication while pregnant?

My daughter wants to play college basketball. Will NCAA rules force her to stop taking her AD/HD medication?

Does my child need to be physically disabled to get services?

I get really stressed over the holidays. Do you have any suggestions to help me cope?

Now that the holidays are over, how do I get things back to normal?

Are Charter Schools required to follow IDEA?

What is Executive Function?

Are children who take stimulant medications more likely to abuse drugs or alcohol later in life?

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