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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My DS12 has ADHD and hasn't been medicated. No, they don't outgrow it, but it presents differently depending on the developmental stages and environmental demands.

I could give a lot of examples, but mainly, when kids are younger, impulse control, emotional regulation, hyperactivity, compliance, etc. are bigger issues. There are more outward signs of a lack of self control.

Older kids may turn these problems inward and struggle with  executive functioning, focus, social skills, or anxiety. Task persistence, organization, planning, attention to directions, social success, etc. Emotional regulation may get better or worse- for my DS12, he received cognitive therapy early and while his emotions are sometimes over the top, he is able to identify them quickly and calm down. [/quote]

OP, also, I don't unequivocally believe that kids don't grow out of it- I think however, there are a percentage of kids on the milder side (like mine) who learn to manage their symptoms to the point where they may not meet the definition of ADHD as they age. Also, I have read studies where extremely intelligent kids may develop out of sync or may be misdiagnosed due to extreme intensity combined with average executive functioning and processing abilities- it's another reason we took a "wait and see" approach to medication and re-visit the decision each year.  
There are a lot of differing views on medication- my only bias is that I wouldn't give any ADHD medication without a full neuropsychology evaluation, including testing for suspected learning disabilities. [/quote]

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