Wednesday, May 18, 2011

ADHD may become easier to diagnose in adults

From the LA Times:Reporting from Honolulu — Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder has traditionally been considered to be a problem of children. But research over the last two decades shows the disorder often persists into adulthood and that adults can benefit from treatment of their symptoms.Identifying older teens and adults with ADHD should become easier — and prevalence rates will increase