6. ADHD / Hyperkinetic disorder

6.5. Ontogenesis of a person with ADHD

  • for the most part it is a lifelong matter
  • the development shows characteristics related to typical symptoms
  • pregnancy: elements of hyperactivity
  • infant and toddler age: biorhythm disorders
  • preschool age: typical symptoms, frequent postponement of school attendance
  • school age: typical symptoms, learning disabilities, school maladaptation, some difficulties disappear, the need to respect the choice of profession, the emergence of secondary disorders of a predominantly defensive nature, low self-esteem

episodic behavioral control disorder

  • adulthood: frequent persistence of typical symptoms, especially impulsivity, risk of social problems to soc. pathological phenomena
  • best prognosis: individuals with good intellect and good social background