Tip #4 - ADHD/ADD Handbook

1. Introduction
2. What is ADHD/ADD?
3. Causes of ADHD/ADD
4. Misconception about children with ADHD/ADD
5. Do children outgrow ADHD/ADD?
6. What can be done to help children with ADHD/ADD?
7. Strengths of adhd children
8. What parents can do?
9. What teachers can do?
10. How people with ADHD/ADD cope: success stories
11. Career for people with ADHD/ADD

By Lee Swee Huat

5. DO CHILDREN OUTGROW ADHD/ADD?

5.1. Some children with ADHD/ADD do mature in ways that cause their ADHD/ADD syptoms to diminish or disappear. Up to 1/3 of the ADHD/ADD outgrow the disorder

5.2. For about 1/3 of the ADHD/ADD children, the hyperactivity may abate, but problems with impulsivity, inattention and organisation remain.

5.3. About 1/3 will continue to have most of ADHD/ADD symptoms as adults.

5.4. Untreated ADHD/ADD adults are most likely to engage in anti-social behavior and or drug/alcohol abuse.

5.5. ADHD/ADD characteristics (such as high energy level, intensity, affinity for stimulating environment) can be assets if positively channeled

5.6. Individuals with ADHD may succeed as inventors, writers, artists, designers, businessmen, or in stimulating environment such as fire safety, law enforcement, or the military.