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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.

[b]Older kids may turn these problems inward and struggle with  executive functioning[/b], 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]

Also, this sentence reflects a significant misunderstanding of what's mean by executive function.  Executive function issues are a biological/developmental issue, not a psychological response to stress.  Also, they tend to present more severely in younger kids, not the reverse as you suggest.[/quote]

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