Age: ADHD presentation changes with age. As we get older, our likelihood to present inattentively goes up. Similarly, impulsivity and hyperactivity symptoms evolve over time, especially as demands change. While an impulsive child might run into the street, an impulsive adult might quit a job or say yes to an extra project (or five). Executive function develops more with age, and we learn coping skills (both adaptive and maladaptive) as we go.
