What Is Complex ADHD? Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
additudemag.comADHD or ADD) commonly co-occurs with other conditions. In fact, we might say this is the rule rather than the exception. As many as 80% of adults with ADHD have at least one co-existing psychiatric disorder1, while approximately 60% of children with ADHD have at least one co-occurring condition2.Common conditions co-occurring with ADHD include:Apart from conveying comorbidities, the term complex ADHD also describes the condition’s heterogeneity and the variety of factors that can influence its presentation.
It also reflects ADHD’s known impact on functioning across many domains of life, especially when symptoms are not adequately treated.The presence of co-occurring conditions almost always muddles the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of.
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