What is ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)?
 
Although, no two people with ADHD have the exact same cluster of symptoms, difficulties with attention, impulsivity, disorganization, or hyperactivity characterize the disorder. ADHD can be classified by three types: Primarily Inattentive Type, Primarily Hyperactive Type, and Combined Type.
It was once believed that ADHD or ADD went away after adolescence or adulthood.  However, research has shown that 20% or more children with ADHD / ADD continue to show signs of the disorder in their adulthood. Dr. Eisenman specializes in adult ADHD evaluations. Please see additional information below regarding symptoms of adult ADHD.
Signs of ADHD include not seeming to listen, trouble staying on tasks to completion, forgetting daily errands, misplacing things, and disorganization.  Impulsivity, such as impatience or acting without thinking ahead, is often present.  Hyperactivity or difficulty sitting calmly or having a sense of restlessless may be present, although, this is not necessary to have ADHD.   Intelligence is unrelated to ADHD, although, the disorder does interfere with learning and can make meeting job demands difficult.
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Do you do ADHD Testing for Adults?
Yes. We often see individuals who are having attentional problems in their adult life and want to be evaluated for ADHD.  The presentation for Adult ADHD is typically different. For example symptoms of hyperactivity may develop into restlessness or impatience. Physical impulsivity may develop into verbal impulsivity in which individuals will say the wrong thing, speak out of turn, or interrupt others. Problems with inattention may develop into difficulty completing tasks at work. Other symptoms commonly reported in adults with ADHD include, difficulty regulating emotions, difficulty relaxing, volatile moods, tuning out unintentionally, frequently losing or forgetting things, problems with organization. These difficulty can negatively impact work performance and relationships. Dr. Eisenman is specially trained in evaluating patients with Adult ADHD.