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People used to believe that Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD or ADHD) would be outgrown. We now know that this is not true. Sixty percent of ADD kids will grow up to be ADD adults, and their symptoms will probably affect all areas of their lives. In this enlightening video, Clinical Psychologist Thomas W. Phelan first describes the basic residual symptoms of what has been called "ADD with hyperactivity," as well as the symptoms of "ADD without hyperactivity." Dr. Phelan is then joined by a panel of six adults - four ADD adults and two of their spouses. With their help, he explores the important issues that all adults with Attention Deficity Disorder must fact: What are the effects of ADD on work, home, marriage, parenting and social life? What impact does ADD have on mood and self-esteem? How is ADD diagnoses? How are education, counseling and medication used to treat ADD? Can ADD symptoms ever be considered assets? How does an adult with ADD find help?