Aging ADHD: Case series of patients reaching 45+ with a recent diagnosis of ADHD

Attention deficit with hyperactivity disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder, which first symptoms commonly appear before 12 years of age. Educational impact of focus inconsistencies and impulsive behavior has been heavily researched in children, adolescents, and even young adults. However, late adults have not been described in literature, even if the pathological syndrome does not always disappear over time. It can, as it is of note with the four-presented cases, last over 50 years of age, meaning a lifelong past of inattentive and hyperactive repercussions. Persisting ADHD can be correlated with multiple risk factors and comorbidities, which means more complicated medical care. Dedicated therapies, especially addressing professional difficulties, should be validated through research in order to cease repeating negatives patterns indefinitely.