Can Adults Develop ADHD? Probably Not, Researchers Say
Summary: Researchers report up to 80% of people diagnosed with adult onset ADHD likely do not have the condition. For the 20% of adults who may have ADHD, doctors may have missed the condition during childhood, the researchers conclude.
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