ADD or ADHD????!
Question: what is it??
a lot of people think that I have them...but what are they??
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Answers: what is it??
a lot of people think that I have them...but what are they??
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To put it simply - ADD and ADHD are two terms used to describe the same problem or "disorder."
ADHD refers to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and has three different types:
1. Predominantly Hyperactive Type
2. Predominantly Inattentive Type
3. Combined Type
ADHD is classified as a medical / mental health disorder where people typically struggle with hyperactivity, impulsiveness, inattentiveness, and disorganization. There are of course more symptoms and other characteristic behaviors, but those are the more common ones.
ADD is the older term for the same disorder. They refer to the same condition, but many people will have you believe otherwise.
Hope this helps...
Rory
http://www.thetruthbehindadhd.com
PS - Only a physician, pediatrician, psychiatrist, psychologist, or other therapist can diagnose this disorder. Be wary of people who use this term and tell you that you might have it. If you have questions, talk to someone who is familiar with the disorder.
Here is an article explaining the differences between ADHD and ADD http://web4health.info/en/answers/adhd-a...
Here is a link describing how they diagnose them http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/diagnosing...