ADHD

ADHD

Understanding and Treating ADHD Across All Ages With Insightful, Personalized Care

ADHD

Understanding and Treating ADHD Across All Ages With Insightful, Personalized Care

ADHD2025-07-28T14:41:41-04:00

Understanding ADHD

It’s not just about distraction.

ADHD is more than restlessness or distraction—it’s a neurological condition that can shape how a person thinks, learns, and relates to the world around them. At Lifegrowth, we specialize in helping children, teens, and adults understand the root causes of their symptoms through in-depth evaluation and psychological testing. Whether you're navigating school challenges, workplace struggles, or relationship stress, our tailored treatment plans focus on long-term success—not just symptom relief.

“What are the signs of ADHD in children? In adults? What are the best treatments for adult ADHD?”

“What are the signs of ADHD in children? In adults? What are the best treatments for adult ADHD?”

ADHD Can Affect Every Area of Life
ADHD isn’t just about being easily distracted—it can impact relationships, work, school, and everyday responsibilities. Adults with ADHD might struggle with organization, time management, or follow-through, leading to difficulties in their jobs and relationships. For children, ADHD can create challenges in the classroom, affecting learning, social interactions, and family dynamics. Understanding how ADHD manifests in different areas of life is the first step toward finding the right solutions.

ADHD Can Look Like Other Issues
Many people don’t realize that ADHD symptoms overlap with other conditions, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, or even medical and nutritional deficiencies. Forgetfulness, impulsivity, or difficulty starting and finishing tasks might not be ADHD at all, which is why accurate diagnosis is critical. At Lifegrowth, we take the time to assess executive functioning, neurological factors, and emotional health to ensure that treatment addresses the true root causes.

ADHD is Treatable Without a One-Size-Fits-All Approach
ADHD treatment should be tailored to each person’s unique challenges. While medication is one option, it isn’t the first or only approach at Lifegrowth. Our process starts with a thorough evaluation, including psychological testing, to identify the root causes of symptoms. We then craft an individualized approach which for adults may involve support to improve relationships and daily functioning - like time management, problem-solving, and memory - and provide compensatory strategies to help you strengthen these skills. For children, our child experts provide comprehensive treatment that addresses all areas impacted by ADHD, from family to school, behavior modification and social skills, parenting and nutrition.

How Does Lifegrowth Help?

At Lifegrowth, we’ve been helping children, teens, and adults manage ADHD for over 30 years with personalized treatment plans. We focus on long-term success by addressing ADHD holistically, not just masking symptoms. Through evidence-based practices and ongoing support, we help individuals regain control, build confidence, and improve their quality of life.

Common ADHD symptoms we treat include:

  • Difficulty focusing or concentrating

  • Difficulty starting tasks or finishing tasks

  • Forgetting things, inattentiveness, impulsivity, distractibility

  • Poor judgment

  • Defiance

  • Social or relational difficulties

For adults, these typically impact relationships and jobs.
For children, school and family relationships are most impacted.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does ADHD affect relationships?2025-05-09T11:48:55-04:00

ADHD can sometimes make relationships tricky, especially when memory issues come into play. It’s not that you don’t care—it’s just that your brain doesn’t always hold onto information, even when it’s really important. If the people in your life don’t understand how ADHD works, they might see it as irresponsibility or feel like they can’t rely on you, which can lead to frustration and distance. Conversations, patience, and practical strategies—like reminders and external cues—can make a big difference in strengthening connections.

How does ADHD impact mental health, such as anxiety and depression?2025-07-11T08:23:48-04:00

When ADHD makes tasks harder than they should be, it can lead to frustration and self-doubt. Some people develop anxiety because they fear repeating past mistakes, even when they’re giving their best effort. Others may experience depression when the cycle of setbacks makes them feel like they’ll never overcome their struggles. But ADHD doesn’t mean things can’t improve—understanding how it affects you and finding the right strategies can lead to real, lasting change.

Can adults develop ADHD later in life?2025-05-09T11:49:38-04:00

Typically, no. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder, meaning it is a neurological difference that emerges in early development before the age of seven. The exception to this is in the case of traumatic brain injury, which can result in symptoms of ADHD.

What are the best parenting strategies for children with ADHD?2025-05-09T11:49:55-04:00

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to parenting a child with ADHD. Every child’s brain is wired differently, and understanding their unique strengths and challenges is key. Psychological testing helps provide vital insights so that your therapist can craft strategies tailored specifically to your child’s needs.

Can children outgrow ADHD?2025-07-28T09:29:39-04:00

Not usually. However, most children’s symptoms diminish as they mature and develop more ability to compensate for their symptoms. Some people retain all of their symptoms throughout their adulthood.

“Current best estimates suggest 60% of children diagnosed with ADHD continue to experience symptom persistence into emerging adulthood (Sibley et al., 2017), and only 9% achieving persistent full-remission from ADHD symptoms by age 25.”

– from Longitudinal Associations Between Symptoms of ADHD and Life Success: From Emerging Adulthood to Early Middle Adulthood

Our Trained Counselors

At LifeGrowth, our counselors are highly trained professionals with expertise in treating ADHD across all age groups. They use evidence-based approaches, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques, to help clients understand and manage their ADHD effectively. With ongoing training and a commitment to personalized care, our team provides tailored strategies to address each client’s unique needs, fostering resilience and confidence.

  • Carla Bidwell, LPC

    Boyertown, PA Office

  • Drew Morrison, LMFT

    Bryan, TX Office

  • Emily Hagan, LPC

    Bryan, TX Office

Resources for ADHD

External Resources

Reading

  • ​​Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents by Russell Barkley
  • ​​Taking Charge of Adult ADHD by Russell Barkley

  • The Disorganized Mind by Nancy Ratey

Note: The resources and information on this page are meant for general information purposes only. Lifegrowth is not responsible for the information or claims made by these resources.

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