| Attention Deficit Disorder comes in a different avatar | | | | slow in doing things, keep to assigned territory, not very |
| wherein the patient is overactive, fidgety, aggressive, | | | | talkative, not interested in popularity or fame, has very |
| highly emotive and sometimes lacking in social | | | | small circle of friends who understand the problem, |
| manners. This is easily observed to be in contrast to | | | | unable to make new relationship easily, and extremely |
| ADD patients who prefer to remain unheard of. | | | | polite. |
| Both ADD and ADHD have the same symptoms such | | | | The ADHD patient on the other hand displays the |
| as quick distraction, forgetfulness, poor academic | | | | following characteristics. He/she is always running |
| results, difficulty in finishing tasks, and so on. However, | | | | around, doing things that are not requested for, |
| the distinguishing features for ADHD is the hyperactive | | | | intrusive into other private conversations and living |
| state of the patient. Both ADD and ADHD have | | | | spaces, inattentive, rebellious when ordered to do |
| treatment options that are common. These include | | | | something, irritated at the least provocation, bossy with |
| medications and professional assistance. | | | | close family members, egotistical, a party person who |
| ADHD is a behavioral disorder that occurs in childhood. | | | | makes friends but does not intend keeping long-term |
| It poses a huge public health problem. ADHD children | | | | relationships, and unable to conduct himself/herself with |
| are unable to cope with new settings and have a | | | | decorum in social gatherings and public places. |
| tough time adjusting to new surroundings that tend to | | | | As with ADD, there is no single treatment option that is |
| restrict their hyperactivity. They also experience | | | | clinically proven to be successful. Medications have |
| adverse effects on career, academic performance, | | | | been opted for in these cases all these years. |
| and social well being. | | | | However, it is recommended to have a good blend of |
| There are some differentiating factors between ADD | | | | medication and behavioral therapy. |
| and ADHD. The ADD patient is very obedient, shy, | | | | |