ADHD UK was quoted in the article and provided background information.
The article discusses a growing trend where parents discover their own ADHD diagnoses after their children are assessed. Individuals like Diane Wass and Rob Edwards recognized ADHD traits in themselves during their children’s evaluation processes. Diane noticed parallels between her daughter’s challenges in school and her own past difficulties, leading to her eventual diagnosis. Similarly, Rob identified with his daughter’s ADHD characteristics, culminating in his own diagnosis.
Experts suggest that increased awareness and evolving diagnostic criteria have contributed to more adults being identified with ADHD. Dr. Doug McKechnie from the UCL Institute of Epidemiology & Health Care notes that while ADHD is typically diagnosed in childhood, there’s a rising number of adult diagnoses. He attributes this to better recognition and diagnosis of the condition over time.
The article also highlights the three subtypes of ADHD: inattentive (difficulty concentrating and focusing), hyperactive-impulsive, and a combined type that includes both sets of symptoms.
You can read the full article here: https://news.stv.tv/world/i-immediately-knew-parents-receiving-an-adhd-diagnosis-after-their-children
