| What is ADHD? | | | | There are a few different types of ADHD. Doctors |
| ADHD stands for a disorder by the name of | | | | put these types in categories according to the |
| attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. ADHD is the | | | | symptoms. One type is called Inattentive. You may |
| term used to describe a collection of behaviors noticed | | | | know this disorder as Attention Deficit Disorder or |
| in several individuals. You will find that ADHD is | | | | ADD. It was actually renamed and is now called |
| common amongst kids as well as adults. Individuals | | | | Inattentive. Children with this type of ADHD are usually |
| with this disorder, usually have a hard time being | | | | not overly energetic or disruptive. For this reason, their |
| attentive. For example, a child with ADHD may have a | | | | symptoms may be overlooked. The next is called |
| hard time paying attention in class or even at home. | | | | Hyperactive/Impulsive Type. This is where children |
| An adult with this disorder may find it hard to focus at | | | | show Hyperactive and Impulsive behavior. In most |
| work. You will also find that individuals with ADHD are | | | | cases, these children are still capable of being attentive. |
| likely to be a lot more energetic than what is | | | | The next is a mixture of the three. It is called |
| considered normal for their age group. These people | | | | Combined Type and contains Inattentive, Hyperactive |
| may show impulsive behaviors as well. These factors | | | | and Impulsive behaviors. You will find that this is the |
| play a huge role in major issues in the way the | | | | type of ADHD found the most. |
| individual learns, behaves, and maintains companionship. | | | | If you have concerns about your child and think they |
| It is for this very cause that children who have this | | | | mat have ADHD, the first thing you should do is |
| disorder are often perceived as "challenging" and | | | | express this to your child's doctor. The doctor should |
| labeled as problem children. | | | | be able to explain your options and give you the |
| Types of ADHD in Children | | | | appropriate resources. |