Southern Ivy Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 So, random question... When dd was diagnosed with ADHD, the neuropsych said that maturity wise, she is on the level of a 3 year old. I never noticed it at first, but I definitely notice it now. Is the maturity thing something she's going to be behind on until she's an adult? Does it just depend on the kid? Does it change with meds? Just trying to figure out what we're looking at for future friendships/interactions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkyandtheBrains. Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 So, random question... When dd was diagnosed with ADHD, the neuropsych said that maturity wise, she is on the level of a 3 year old. I never noticed it at first, but I definitely notice it now. Is the maturity thing something she's going to be behind on until she's an adult? Does it just depend on the kid? Does it change with meds? Just trying to figure out what we're looking at for future friendships/interactions. It's fairly common to be immature, even further into adulthood. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Ivy Posted July 22, 2017 Author Share Posted July 22, 2017 Ok, that's kind of what I was figuring, but I wasn't sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertstrawberry5 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 my kid has adhd/asd. He's about 2 years behind, has been since toddlerhood, and I imagine will stay a little behind forever. From his doctors this seems pretty typical. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Targhee Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 I think I heard once a thirty percent rule - like a 10 year old is as mature as a 7 year olds and a 15 year old as a 10.5 year old. I think that is close. Maybe not 30% for my almost 15 year old. Fulll maturity of the brain doesn't come until mid 30s where it is around 25 for most people. I noticed this for certain inDH. At 38 it was like he grew up, a lot, and could do things like make lists and follow them, and pick up his socks, and plan ahead for things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbutton Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 I think I heard once a thirty percent rule - like a 10 year old is as mature as a 7 year olds and a 15 year old as a 10.5 year old. I think that is close. Maybe not 30% for my almost 15 year old. Fulll maturity of the brain doesn't come until mid 30s where it is around 25 for most people. I noticed this for certain inDH. At 38 it was like he grew up, a lot, and could do things like make lists and follow them, and pick up his socks, and plan ahead for things. Oh my, yes! For some, 40 is not too late to see significant gains. I try not to think about it some days since I am outnumbered in my own home, lol! I think it also depends on what particular EF deficits are part of an individual's makeup and how effective (and present) intervention is. Not everyone wears the diagnosis the same. For example, I know people who have super strong work ethics that really pull up their EF issues, but I know other hard working people for whom success is very elusive. I suspect it's a matter of finding a strategy that works for the individual and then actually using it. Is now a good time to depress everyone with the news that EF functions are also one of the first things to go when you get old? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Is now a good time to depress everyone with the news that EF functions are also one of the first things to go when you get old? That explains it. :lol: I turn 41, and boom my house gets messy. :laugh: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Ivy Posted July 22, 2017 Author Share Posted July 22, 2017 (edited) Oh my, yes! For some, 40 is not too late to see significant gains. I try not to think about it some days since I am outnumbered in my own home, lol! I think it also depends on what particular EF deficits are part of an individual's makeup and how effective (and present) intervention is. Not everyone wears the diagnosis the same. For example, I know people who have super strong work ethics that really pull up their EF issues, but I know other hard working people for whom success is very elusive. I suspect it's a matter of finding a strategy that works for the individual and then actually using it. Is now a good time to depress everyone with the news that EF functions are also one of the first things to go when you get old? That explains it. :lol: I turn 41, and boom my house gets messy. :laugh: Ummm, then I've never had executive functions! lol My house is horrible right now. Edited July 22, 2017 by Southern Ivy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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