ADD\ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder.  It is usually diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood.  But some people don't get diagnosed with ADHD until they are adults.  ADHD involves:

• Having trouble paying attention (inattention)
• Having trouble controlling impulsive behaviors (impulsivity)
• Being overly active (hyperactivity

There are three types of ADHD.

• Mostly inattentive ADHD: People with this type have trouble paying attention and are easily distracted.  It's hard for them to organize or finish tasks or follow instructions and conversations.
• Mostly Hyperactive-Impulsive ADHD: People with this type have symptoms of both hyperactivity and impulsivity

1. With hyperactivity: People feel a need to always be moving, trouble sitting still, and may talk too much.
2. With impulsivity: People have trouble controlling their actions and words.  They tend to act on sudden ideas or feelings without thinking about the results. 

• Combined ADHD: People with this type have a mix of inattentive and hyperactive-impulse symptoms.  Combined ADHD is the most common type.

Information above from https://medlineplus.gov/

A definition of ADD/ADHD:

"ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder.  It is usually diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood.  Some people do not get diagnosed with ADHD until they are adults."  ADHD involves:

• Having trouble paying attention (inattention)
• Having trouble controlling impulsive behaviors (impulsivity)
• Being overly active (Hyperactivity)

Definition from Medline Plus--https://medlineplus.gov/

TIps to help children and adults with ADHD.

Kids:

• Keep a routine and schedule from wake-up time to bedtime
• Organize everyday items
• Be clear and consistent.  Children with ADHD need consistent rules they can understand and follow.

Adults:

• Keep routines
• Use a calendar to schedule events
• Make lists for different tasks and activities

Above information from https://www.nimh.nih.gov/