Experts today place less emphasis on behavior when diagnosing ADHD and more on the array of brain-coping skills, such as memory, focus, and a child's ability to regulate his or her emotions.

As children’s skills develop ... As people mature they develop coping strategies, which can make their ADHD much less obvious. Some adults may not meet enough of the diagnostic criteria ...

Having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is associated with a shorter life expectancy and a greater risk of mental ...