It used to be said that children would outgrow Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). We now know that is not true; that ADHD follows the person into adult hood. Adult ADHD has a major impact on the person’s ability to retain jobs, maintain social relationships, and remain financially solvent.
So, was the ‘old wives’ tale not true? It seems that growing out of ADHD has a partial truth. Scientists have now found a gene among 1/3 of those with child hood ADHD.
The gene causes a ‘thinning’ to occur in the right cortex. This thinning is seen in all children with ADHD; however, those with this gene start changing in adolescence. Gradually, the right side of the cortex starts to thicken, and as it does, symptoms of ADHD start to decrease.
Symptoms of ADHD include the following:
• Inattention
• Hyperactivity
• Impulsivity
The causes of ADHD are not known; therefore, it bodes good for the future of ADHD treatment to find a genetic difference.
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