Caffeine makes some people with ADHD sleepy due to the differences in brain chemistry and how the person with ADHD metabolizes neurotransmitters instead of getting the energizing effect that other people get from caffeine.
People with ADHD tend to have lower baseline levels of dopamine and norepinephrine, neurotransmitters which play a crucial role in a persons motivation, focus and energy.
In some people with ADHD, the calming effect of caffeine can lead to fatigue or drowsiness instead of alertness.
Caffeine is a stimulant which increases the availability of dopamine in the brain, which can have a calming effect and may even reduce hyperactivity.
Kids can sometimes outgrow ADHD although some children diagnosed with ADHD may never outgrow ADHD.
Some children with ADHD may outgrow ADHD by age 21 or 27 but it's not always the case with every child.
A child or a person who has ADHD may have trouble paying attention and also have trouble with controlling their impulsive behaviors (may act without thinking about what the result will be), or be overly active.
ADHD can't be cured, but ADHD can be successfully managed and some symptoms may improve as the child or person with ADHD ages.
ADHD often begins in childhood and can persist into adulthood.
It may contribute to low self-esteem, troubled relationships, and difficulty at school or work.
Symptoms of ADHD include limited attention and hyperactivity.
Treatments for ADHD include medication and talk therapy.
Symptoms of inattentive ADHD and ADHD include
Lack of attention to detail.
Trouble staying focused.
Frequent spaciness.
Difficulty following instructions.
Easily distracted.
Forgetfulness.
Often misplacing possessions.
Difficulty sustaining mental effort.
ADHD is similar to autism but ADHD is not a form of autism.
While autism and ADHD are both neurological conditions, they're not the same thing.
There are, however, many overlapping symptoms between ADHD and autism and it's not uncommon for people to have a dual diagnosis.