Frequently Asked Questions About ADD

1. What is ADD?ADHD is a neurobiological disordersubtypes of ADHD,
located in the prefrontal cortex,but those are the distinguishing features of both.For
and it is also a type of brain wiring different than themany years, the typical picture of Attention Deficit
generalDisorder has
population. It can be considered a disorder and a gift,been the little boy that is bouncing off the walls and
and itdriving his
affects all areas of functioning to a degree. But theteachers and parents crazy. ADHD is by far the most
main area of lifediagnosed of
it will affect is your executive function, or the area ofthe two subtypes because it is so much more visible
the brainthan ADD. Since
that organizes, plans and executes goals.What ishyperactivity creates a lot more distraction and
generally focused on with ADHD is a short attentionproblems for
span, orclassrooms, it gets the most attention and will be
the inability to focus for long periods of time. Peoplepicked up on a lot
with ADDfaster. Unfortunately, even though ADD is less invisible,
have minds that tend to wander, drift and getthe results
distracted by otherof the disorder can just as destructive.With inattentive
things. What is very interesting about ADD is thatattention deficit disorder, or ADD, the person
sufferers can paysuffering from it will seem spacey and disorganized.
attention very well to things that are new, veryMost often,
stimulating,sufferers with this type will be staring out the window
interesting or upsetting. These events provide enoughduring classes
stimulationand will appear as if they are never quite present. It is
in and of themselves that they activate the part ofmuch
the brain thatmore difficult to diagnose and many people with this
enables concentration. This is because people withform of ADD go
ADD do notyears without even knowing they have it. But the
have enough adrenaline and need this in order toresults of the
focus.People with ADD have trouble paying attentionwandering mind can be just as destructive.3. What
to daily, routineabout Adult ADD?For many years, ADHD was
activities that do not provide high stimulation such asthought to be a child disorder, and more
chores,specifically a disorder only found in young boys. But
homework, and paperwork. Unfortunately, thesewith medical
activities aretechnology and research evolving, it has been found
everywhere and are needed in order to function inthat many children
society.2. What is the difference between ADD andwith ADD do not grow out of it when they become
ADHD?Attention Deficit Disorder is a very complex,adults. Although
and often timessome of the hyperactivity tends to decrease, the
misunderstood, disorder. Its basis is physiological, but itcore symptoms of the
can have adisorder do not disappear. Hyperactivity can turn into
host of ramifications that come along with it. Thatimpulsivity in
aside, what are theadulthood, which can potentially be very destructive.92
differences between ADD and ADHD? ADHDpercent of adults diagnosed with ADHD who were
stands for Attention Deficittreated after age 18
Hyperactive Disorder, with the main symptoms beingwish they had been diagnosed sooner, according to
visibleresearch done by
hyperactivity and/or impulsivity. These are theHarris Interactive surveys. Research also indicated
symptoms thatthat 90
stand out to the objective observer. ADD stands forpercent of teachers felt that late diagnosis affected
Attentionboth academic and
Deficit Disorder with the main symptoms beingsocial development in students.Keith Londrie II is a well
inattention. Nowknown author. For more information on ADHD, please
many other things can come along with both of thesevisit ADHD for a wealth of information.