In most cases, ADHD does not go away.
While it doesn’t just go away, it does change over time.
Characteristics can change, but so do your surroundings and coping skills.
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Some ADHD traits do change with time.
Does ADHD Change With Age?
It was once thought that children would grow out ofADHDas they developed and matured.
We now know that ADHD traits can continue into adolescence and beyondthroughout a person’s life.
According to a longitudinal study, 60% of kids with ADHD still have symptoms as adults.
These characteristics may even diminish as that person grows olderfor example, hyperactivityand fidgetiness may decrease with age.
However, estimates vary as to how many people still have persistent symptoms and impairment in adulthood.
When Does ADHD Peak?
Hyperactivity and impulsivity were more likely to decline with age, while aspects of inattention were likely to persist.
Girls and women, in particular, are more likely to experience the inattentive throw in of ADHD.
This often means that they are diagnosed later in life.
Research suggests that because these traits are less noticeable, girls develop coping strategies to helphide their symptoms.
Teens With ADHD
Teens withuntreatedADHD have few tools and resources for managing their ADHD traits.
They may also have a difficult time maintaining long-term friendships andromantic relationships.
Does ADHD Get Worse With Age?
ADHD characteristics may affect adults differently, but they typically do not grow worse with age.
Adults also generally have more coping skills and resources to manage their symptoms as they age.
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