ADHD in Adults- A minimum of 4.4% of undiagnosed adults are suffering with ADHD. These statistics may be low due to practitioners having inadequate and incomplete criteria for ADHD diagnosis.
There are estimates of anywhere from 33% to 70% of children with ADHD who may continue to remain symptomatic as adults.
Despite the prevalence of ADHD in adults, the condition remains largely undiagnosed in primary care settings. Patients often do not mention the obvious symptoms. The more subtle manifestations that might lead to further diagnostic exploration are attributed to other causes or overlooked
Define the subtle manifestations which Adult ADHD patients present.
Identify the screening and assessment tools that aid in the diagnosis of Adult ADHD.
Demonstrate knowledge of medications available to treat Adult ADHD.
There are estimates of anywhere from 33% to 70% of children with ADHD who may continue to remain symptomatic as adults.
Despite the prevalence of ADHD in adults, the condition remains largely undiagnosed in primary care settings. Patients often do not mention the obvious symptoms. The more subtle manifestations that might lead to further diagnostic exploration are attributed to other causes or overlooked
Define the subtle manifestations which Adult ADHD patients present.
Identify the screening and assessment tools that aid in the diagnosis of Adult ADHD.
Demonstrate knowledge of medications available to treat Adult ADHD.
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