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ADHD emotional dysregulation is difficulty modulating emotional responses, so reactions come on quickly, can be intense relative to the situation, and take longer to settle. And because it isn’t part of the DSM-5-TR criteria...

Masking, also called camouflaging, is the practice of hiding or compensating for the traits and symptoms of a condition such as autism, ADHD, or anxiety in order to meet social expectations. Research on masking is most developed in autism, but the pattern isn’t unique to it. Studies now describe similar strategies and costs in adults with ADHD, often called ADHD masking, and ...

ADHD in teens often looks less like hyperactivity and more like inattention, missed deadlines, disorganization, and restlessness that replaces the running and climbing of younger childhood. It can also show up beyond school and grades, in emotional volatility, family conflict, and risk-taking.

ADHD prevalence actually increases with age: teens ages 12 to 17 are diag...