Awareness of ADHD Can Emerge Later in Life

Recent US Census data indicates a significant increase in individuals reporting difficulties with memory, concentration, or decision-making, particularly noted from 2021 onwards. This raises the possibility of late-onset ADHD, which differs from late-identified ADHD. Late-identified ADHD refers to individuals who have always had the disorder but were only diagnosed later in life. In contrast, late-onset ADHD suggests a new emergence of symptoms after previously not experiencing any issues, highlighting the importance of ongoing awareness and understanding of ADHD across varying life stages.