Straight Talk Answers To Hard Hitting ADHD Questions

Here are a number of the most common questions Idifferences between ADD and ADHD? ADHD stands
get asked about ADD and ADHD.for Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, with the
What is ADD? Although ADHD is really the technicalmain symptoms being visible hyperactivity and/or
medical name the disorder, it is still commonly calledimpulsivity - the symptoms that stand out to the
ADD. ADHD is a neurobiological disorder located in theobjective observer. ADD stands for Attention Deficit
prefrontal cortex, and it is also a type of brain wiringDisorder with the main symptoms being inattention.
that is different than that of the general population,Many other things can come along with both of
affecting all areas of functioning to a degree. Thethese subtypes of ADHD, but those are the
main area of life that it affects is the executivedistinguishing features of both. For many years, the
function, or the area of the brain that organizes,typical picture of Attention Deficit Disorder has been
plans and executes goals.the little boy that is bouncing off the walls and driving
People with ADHD have a short attention span, andhis teachers and parents crazy.
are incapable of focusing for long periods of time;ADHD is by far the most diagnosed of the two
their minds tend to wander and drift, and they aresubtypes because it is so much more visible than
easily distracted. They have trouble paying attentionADD. Hyperactivity creates a lot more distraction and
to daily, routine activities that do not provide highproblems in classrooms; therefore, it is far more
stimulation such as chores, homework, andnoticeable. However, even though ADD is less visible,
paperwork. Unfortunately, these activities arethe results of the disorder can just as destructive.
everywhere and are needed in order to function inWith inattentive attention deficit disorder, or ADD,
society.the person suffering from it will seem spacey and
The interesting thing about this disorder is thatdisorganized. Most often, sufferers with this type will
sufferers can pay attention very well to things thatbe staring out the window during classes and will
are new, very stimulating, interesting or upsetting.appear as if they are never quite present. This form
These events provide enough stimulation in and ofof ADD is much more difficult to diagnose, and many
themselves that they activate the part of the brainsufferers go years without even knowing they have
that enables concentration; people with ADD needit.
this in order to focus, as they do not have enoughWhat about Adult ADD? For many years, ADHD was
adrenaline.thought to be a disorder suffered by children, and
What is the difference between ADD and ADHD?more specifically, one only found in young boys. With
Attention Deficit Disorder is a very complex, andthe evolvement of medical technology and research,
often times misunderstood, disorder. Its basis isit has become clear that many children with ADD do
physiological, but it can have a host of ramificationsnot outgrow it as they become adults.
that come along with it. That aside, what are the