According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurobehavioral condition which involves a person experiencing ongoing episodes of impulsive behavior, showing hyperactivity, or having difficulties tolerating attention. There are three different types of ADHD. They are predominately inattentive, predominately hyperactive-impulsive, and a combination of the two.
Symptoms differ with any learning struggles. What did you notice first?
ADHD comes with an array of symptoms.
People who have predominately inattentive ADHD are easily distracted and experience trouble with completing tasks, following directions, and process information slowly. Predominately hyperactive-impulsive ADHD is diagnosed in those who are often overactive and frequently make decisions without thinking of the consequences. Those with combination ADHD have equal traits of both hyperactive-impulsive ADHD and inattentive ADHD.
Key takeaways
- ADHD is a condition found in about 10% of children, but some children and adults go undiagnosed or have more mild symptoms than others.
- There are three types of ADHD: predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyper-active, and combination ADHD.
- Here are some differences in symptoms, ways of diagnosis, and tips for treatment for the three types of ADHD.
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