Can ADHD in children heal itself?

If children with ADHD are not treated and intervened, they cannot heal themselves. Sometimes it will continue from childhood to adolescence or even adulthood. Therefore, children with ADHD should still be treated with some medications and related treatment intervention measures.

1. In the past, there was a view that ADHD in children is just a developmental delay in the maturation process. When the child matures, the symptoms of ADHD will naturally disappear. They believe that ADHD in children can heal itself. However, the latest surveys and studies show that most children diagnosed with ADHD will continue to have symptoms into adolescence and even adulthood. This means that ADHD generally cannot heal itself, but requires drug-related treatment.

2. Regarding the question of "Can children with ADHD heal themselves?", experts explain: For children with ADHD with mild symptoms, if they can be discovered early, receive strengthened education, and improve their living environment, some children may not need drug treatment. As we age, excessive activity after puberty is inhibited. However, the situation is very different for children with more severe symptoms. They must act early and use necessary medication to achieve good results. Otherwise, there is a high possibility that treatment will be delayed, the condition will worsen, and eventually develop into destructive and aggressive behaviors that will continue into adulthood, forming adult ADHD, which will have a negative impact on future study and work.

3. The main dangers of not receiving treatment for ADHD include: poor social adaptability, difficulty in maintaining a stable job, lack of concentration, poor interpersonal relationships, and even development into other mental illnesses. Although ADHD is more common in school-age children, 70% of symptoms persist into adolescence and 30% into adulthood. The condition shows signs of improvement between the ages of 12 and 20.