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.
Types of ADHD: Differences and Similarities in Symptoms and Treatments #adhd
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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:
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ADHD is a condition found in about 10% of children, but some children and adults go undiagnosed or have more mild symptoms than others.
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There are three types of ADHD: predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyper-active, and combination ADHD.
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Here are some differences in symptoms, ways of diagnosis, and tips for treatment for the three types of ADHD.
