We used to think that ADHD was a childhood condition, and it was something that people ‘grew out of’. We now know that this isn’t true, it’s just that the way the condition presents itself changes. An adult with ADHD may not be as impacted as a child, but they might still experience the same disruptive feelings of restlessness.
People with ADHD often have strengths such as the ability to hyperfocus, resilience, creativity, conversational skills and high energy.
Many people with ADHD possess unique skills. These skills vary from person to person, but commonly include the ability to hyperfocus, being adaptive in situations, having a great sense of humour and being enthusiastic.
Did you know?
- Children don’t just ‘grow out of’ ADHD
- ADHD often goes undiagnosed until adulthood
- ADHD can affect people in many different ways
- Many famous people have ADHD (for example, Emma Watson, Jamie Oliver, Ryan Gosling and Simone Biles)