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Does ADD or ADHD Get Worse With Age? Understanding the Lifelong Impact

According to the Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA), over 80% of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) cases persist into adulthood, challenging the old belief that it's merely a childhood issue. The question, **"Does ADD or ADHD get worse with age?"**, is complex, as the condition doesn't typically worsen biologically but rather shifts in presentation and can feel more intense due to changing life circumstances.

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