DESR, or deficient emotional self-regulation, is a core facet of ADHD that carries significant consequences. However, it is not included the disorder’s diagnostic criteria. As new research confirms the prominent role emotional dysregulation plays in ADHD’s appearance and individual patient outcomes , that may be changing. Here, learn about DESR, its central role in ADHD, along with implications for diagnosis and treatment.
DESR: Why Deficient Emotional Self-Regulation is Central to ADHD (and Largely Overlooked)
by Dan DeMarle | Feb 2, 2022 | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Executive Functions