Oct 6, 2025 · The terms ADD and ADHD describe the same neurotype. "ADD" is an outdated term that once referred to people who struggled with focus but weren't hyperactive.

Dec 9, 2024 · ADD vs ADHD: What sets them apart? Learn the difference between ADHD inattentive, hyperactive/impulsive, and combined type to better understand these conditions.

ADD symptoms include inattention, executive dysfunction, and distractibility, whereas ADHD symptoms include hyperactivity, impulsivity, and recklessness.

Sep 7, 2025 · Inattentive presentation ADHD (formerly called ADD) involves trouble paying attention, staying organized, and remembering details, without signs of hyperactivity. Hyperactive-impulsive …

Nov 25, 2025 · Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. Symptoms start in childhood and often last into …

Jan 25, 2023 · Adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental health disorder that includes a combination of persistent problems, such as difficulty paying attention, hyperactivity and …

NIMH researches attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Find resources on the signs and symptoms of ADHD and potential treatments and therapies.

Dec 14, 2025 · ADHD used to be called ADD but is now the preferred term for the disorder. ADHD diagnosis requires symptoms like inattention or hyperactivity to be present before age 12. Treatment …

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) [1] is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, and emotional dysregulation that are excessive …

Oct 17, 2023 · There are three types of ADHD: Mostly Inattentive ADHD. People with this type of ADHD have trouble paying attention and are easily distracted. It's hard for them to organize or finish tasks. …