Recognising attention deficit hyperactivity disorder across the lifespan

BACKGROUND Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common neurodevelopmental disorder and estimated to affect approximately 10% of children 5% of adults. It associated with impaired functioning. Recognition appropriate treatment can make a substantial difference. OBJECTIVE The aim this article provide framework for recognising ADHD ways that it present at different stages lifespan. DISCUSSION General practitioners have vital role in identifying people who may undiagnosed ADHD. important to take history targeted eliciting problems in everyday People are intellectually able developed coping strategies mask their ADHD; those other psychiatric diagnoses, underlying be overlooked. Timely effective an enormous difference individual family peers reduce likelihood subsequent development secondary mental health social issues.