According to research, nearly 92 percent of adults who are diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) remain untreated until the age of 18 or older! As reported by the organization Adult ADHD, nearly all adults who discover their condition later in life wish they had known about their diagnosis at a much younger age, as early treatment could have prevented many academic struggles, social issues, and professional problems.
Most experts assert that so many adults remain untreated for ADHD due to a mere lack of information. As Adult ADHD further explains, 77 percent of pediatricians believe that a lack of information regarding ADHD is the primary problem that prevents children from receiving early diagnoses and treatments.
With so many individuals discovering their diagnosis of ADHD as adults, community college students who are struggling academically may need to review the potential symptoms to find out if ADHD could be one of the causes of their personal concerns and toils. If ADHD is a specific concern for adult students attending community college, there are often support programs and resources for students to receive extra support and assistance.
What is ADHD?
ADHD is a disorder that causes the brain to function in a different manner than a “normal” brain. While all brains function uniquely, an individual with ADHD often experiences greater difficulty controlling their thoughts, acting patiently, interacting socially, and so forth.
While the problems of ADHD are centered in the