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Article #305: ADD and ADHD Differences

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Attention Deficit Disorder is a very shattered recently, though. It is now
complex, often misunderstood disorder. known that both boys and girls can have
Its basis is physiological; however, a attention deficit disorder, and many do
host of ramifications may accompany it. not outgrow it in adulthood. One
That aside, what are the differences difference that has been noted is that
between ADD and ADHD? ADHD stands for girls tend to have the inattentive
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, version of ADD, which is often
with the main symptoms being visible misdiagnosed as depression. Because
hyperactivity and/or impulsivity - which inattentive ADD does not cause obvious
stand out to the objective observer. ADD problems and distractions to the
stands for Attention Deficit Disorder; surrounding environment, many suffer in
its main distinguishing feature is silence for years before they find out
inattention. the real cause of their troubles.
For many years, the typical picture of With both ADHD and ADD, early diagnosis
Attention Deficit Disorder has been the is crucial. Although difficulties in
little boy that is bouncing off the walls learning are the most obvious symptom,
and driving his teachers and parents some sufferers do not have significant
crazy. ADHD is by far the most diagnosed issues with getting school work done.
of the two subtypes, simply because it is Keep track of your children, not just
so much more visible than ADD. Since academically, but socially and
hyperactivity creates a lot more emotionally as well. Do they have
distraction and problems in the trouble with other children? Does it seem
classroom, it is identified earlier and as though they find it difficult to be
gets the most attention Unfortunately, organized, or are excessively messy? Do
even though ADD is not as visible, the they have trouble sitting still for a
results of the disorder can be just as period of time? Are they excessively
destructive. quiet or excessively talkative? It is
With inattentive attention deficit important to remember that these symptoms
disorder, or ADD, the person suffering do not necessarily signify one is
from it will seem spacey and suffering from ADD or ADHD, but they do
disorganized. Most often, sufferers will indicate outside help from a counselor or
be staring out the window during classes therapist is needed. Your child's
and appear as if they are never quite psychological health is just as important
present. This type is much more as his/her physical health and how he/she
difficult to diagnose; indeed, many does in school. If you sense something is
individuals having this form of ADD are off, check it. If left undiagnosed for
unaware they have it for years. years, ADD can cause many secondary
In the past, it was believed that only problems that could have been prevented,
boys had ADHD. This myth has been and that can take a long time to undo.






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