Adults with ADHD may experience difficulties in relation to cognitive, academic, occupational, social and economic situations.
Adults with ADHD may experience difficulties in relation to cognitive, academic, occupational, social and economic situations.
For the remaining percentage of individuals, 14-15%, ADHD may have been caused due to their environment, such as trauma in the womb or during birth.
[1] Changes in the genes that influence the neurochemicals serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine levels can cause them to be overactive or under active, possibly playing a role in the development of an individual with ADHD.
The ASRS has eighteen questions, which are consistent with the DSM-IV[5] criteria and address ADHD symptoms in adults.
[9] Self-rating scales are generally useful tools because they create a way to collect a large, accurate amount of data in an organized, quick, and cost effective way.
A positive screening is not a proper diagnosis, but an indication that the adult should seek a healthcare professional for further analysis.
[13] Other limitations, such as paying attention to possible comorbid conditions, along with a history of each individual who takes this questionnaire, and those who struggle with substance abuse issues, need to be taken into consideration when comparing their results to the scale.