Speaker Companion: ADHD Across the Lifespan

45 min | Developmental Focus

Slide 02 Presentation Evolution8 min

Speaker Notes

  • Emphasize why adult ADHD is missed
  • Internalized symptoms less visible
  • Adults often diagnosed after child diagnosis
💡 Ask: "How many adults were diagnosed in childhood vs. adulthood?"
Q: "Can ADHD develop in adulthood?" Medium
No—symptoms must be present before age 12. However, impairment may not become evident until adulthood demands exceed coping capacity.