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[b]Inattentive ADHD. [/b]

He should consult a psychologist for an evaluation.

My husband and son are like this. When they take their meds for ADHD, they are "miraculously" on time to everything.
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I wrote the above. I also have inattentive ADHD and am always on time - this is because I have anxiety and I'm a people-pleaser, both of which in some ways compensate for my tendency to be disorganized. Basically, when it comes to other people, I make an extra effort. This tires me out, therefore I need downtime in between bouts of socialization.

I'm also a scientist and would like to point out that ADHD comprises a huge galaxy of symptoms. There are ADHD types who have problems with tardiness and others who don't. A researcher working on ADHD told me a few years ago that she wouldn't be surprised if 50 years from now, ADHD was separated into more specific mental issues, particularly the hyperactive and inattentive types of ADHD, which are vastly different. So far the only link the disparate variations have in common is that medications for ADHD (stimulants) are efficient to decrease symptoms in the great majority of cases.

Just like for autism, you could say for ADHD that "when you've met one person with ADHD, you've met one person with ADHD". However problems with time are a common factor in many cases, so I would encourage your husband to get evaluated.

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