ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder is a condition that first becomes apparent in childhood, although sometimes it may remain undiagnosed till late adolescence or adulthood. In children the symptoms are very characteristic and diagnosis can be reached easily. With progressive age, though, the symptoms show slight variations that can be attributed to changed lifestyle. For example, while children with ADHD and adults with ADHD have the same complaints of inability to pay attention for prolonged periods of time, focus on work, be distracted easily, but instead of abrupt, rude and hyperactive behavior, adults complain of restlessness, insomnia, anxiety and irritability spontaneously. In children this problem comes to the forefront more easily when a child’s grades drop or his performance in comparison to the rest of their class, or when his aggressive or out of control behavior cannot be attributed to ‘being spoilt’ anymore.

ADHD in adults generally continues from childhood, where it has not been diagnosed. Our practice consist of a team of psychiatrists with years of experience in identifying and diagnosing cases of ADHD as early in the course of the disorder as possible. Over the years, we have helped thousands of adults with ADHD restore their control over their life, predominantly high functioning people, and we have helped them lead a normal life, no different from anyone else who does not have ADHD. We have extensive experience in managing ADHD in adults and helping them function as normal people, instead of having them suffer or lag behind their peers.

Facts about ADHD:

  • ADHD is a biological disorder. It  has one of highest genetic powers of transmission when compared to other psychiatric illnesses (i.e. schizophrenia or bipolar disorder ). The genetic power of ADHD transmission is as high as human height transmission.
  • A key symptom of ADHD is attention problems, not hyperactivity; some patients are not hyperactive. Other frequent complaints include lack of motivation and feelings of boredom.
  • ADHD undermines performance in educational and professional areas and is often destructive to the social life and relationships of those afflicted. Studies show that  people with untreated ADHD score 20 points lower of their actual IQ performance.
  • 5-7% of the population suffer from ADHD which doesn’t end with childhood and persists throughout adult life. Still, ADHD is a hot topic of public debate about its very existence. ADHD is a rarely diagnosed and consequently undertreated disorder which as a bottleneck chokes personal potential if allowed to remain untreated.
  • Efficacy of medications, specifically stimulants, is as high as 90 % .This is on a very top level of chronic illness control in medicine in general.