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ADHD Exists on a Spectrum
- ADHD symptoms exist on a continuum, and ADHD is an extreme on this spectrum. - Diagnostic thresholds are artificial but useful in identifying those impaired by ADHD.
Understanding Sub-threshold ADHD
- Sub-threshold (mild) ADHD means having fewer symptoms than the diagnostic cutoff but still experiencing impairment. - This mild ADHD group shows worse functioning than typical but less severe outcomes than full ADHD.
Masking ADHD Until Perimenopause
- Mrs ADHD masked her symptoms well before perimenopause, appearing semi-functional. - Loss of coping mechanisms during perimenopause revealed her ADHD and led to diagnosis.