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