Adhd without hyperactivity
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ADHD is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, ADD is Attention Deficit Disorder with or without hyperactivity. The former is medically Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR), while the latter is DSM-IIIR.
ADHD is also called AHDD or attention hyperactivity deficit disorder. So the basic difference is the presence of hyper-activity along with attention deficit in AHDD. Hope this helps. Take care!
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Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurobehavioral developmental disorder, affecting about 3-5% of the world's population under the age of 19.It typically presents itself during childhood, and is characterized by a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity, as well as forgetfulness, poor impulse control or impulsivity, and distractibility.
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As you may have discovered in your research, hyperactivity is less commonly observed in adults and females of any age with ADHD. Individuals diagnosed as children tend to display less hyperactivity as they age. Typically, hyperactivity diminishes as people age to the extent that symptoms no longer significantly impact day-to-day functioning. Individuals with ADHD also tend to choose jobs where they can move around or where there are frequent changes or exciting challenges.
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People with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) have difficulty sustaining attention and concentration. They typically exhibit inappropriate levels of activity, distractibility, and impulsivity. While ADD and ADHD are usually diagnosed in childhood, they can last (often undetected) throughout adolescence into adulthood.
t believe that he has ADHD or hyperactivity if this is only something he does at school. Maybe there is a favorite thing at home that you can take away if he acts poorly at school. He needs to have you and your husband sit down with him and explain to him how his behavior is disrespectful and unacceptable. Also, if he is exceeding the norm for his grade level, could he be bored in school because he's not being challenged enough?
hello. i was diagnosed adhd when i was about 9 yrs old. i was really hyperactive, but things have changed. im 19 now and i have al the add symptoms but i do not have hyperactivity, instead i have hypoactivity. is this possible that adhd turned into add. what does this mean?
However, one of the prime symptoms of adhd is acting without thinking (which the correct dose of medication can really help). And, of course, anxiety can cause all kinds of unusual eating habits.
So I think that you need to spend your time researching adhd (I can help with this) and working with your school. Then once you/he have gotten a bit of control over those issues....you can start looking at the other things. I hope this helps.
There is no difference. Officially, only ADHD exists. It comes in three varieties: ADHD predominantly hyperactive, ADHD predominantly inattentive, and ADHD mixed type. In other words, you don't need to be hyperactive in order to be diagnosed as ADHD.
The term ADD is merely a popular abbreviation frequently (mis)used to indicate that someone is inattentive and does not display symptoms of hyperactivity.
I was prescribed Adderrall for ADD (not sure if I have the hyperactivity part unless a hyperactive mind and thought process counts), or if I have it at all, but after speaking with the doctor and other tests I have taken, it's a probability. So, I was wondering a few things: First, what is it suposed to do in general, and directly?; Second, should I become calm and relaxed when I take it?; Third, what will I act like if I really DON'T have ADD?
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A couple would be hyperactivity and an inability to focus for any length of time. But these traits are not necessarily ADD. Sometimes it just has to do with a developmental stage.
Add, adhd, and dyslexia run in my family. Everyone on my dad's side deals with one of these. Some say it's not genetic but I beg to differ.
One thing that helped my cousins hyperactivity was avoiding red dye in foods and not being treated special because of his add. As in he got punished just like any other kid. But no two kids are the same.
http://www.medhelp.org/medical-information/show/2157/Attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-ADHD?page=1#sec_3761
One would think your psyc would share some of this info with you too.
1) lack of attention (inattentiveness); 2) hyperactivity and 3) impulsive behavior. Diagnosis is usually based on very specific symptoms, and you may need to have this checked by your doctor for proper management. Talking to him or regular communication may also help. This link may help: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0002518/
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I mention the ADHD issue as anxiety can mimic the behaviours of ADD/ADHD and sometimes a misdiagnosis can occur. Is your son on medication for hyperactivity? If he is and the medication is working, then I assume the diagnosis is probably correct. If he is on meds and the medication appears not to be working, then it is possible a misdiagnosis has occurred. Just wondering ....
Yes, ADHD without Hyperactivity seems really likely in that case. That form of ADHD also happens to be the form I have. I was the same in that I always excelled in school and seemed to concentrate just fine. I've heard the problem in this form is sometimes not a lack of attention but a lack of the ability to concentrate on the right thing. It became a significant problem for me around that age too. Puberty tends to make disorders worse. You should probably try to get him a diagnosis.
My son who is 9 years old was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 6, we have tried adderall, aderral xr, medate, medadate xr and now have gone throught all MG of daytrana patch. He is also taking .2 clonidine at night to help sleep. He also has ODD, my question is what medication can we try him on now that will MAYBE help with both? We have tried the Tenex smallest dose possiblr 1/4 pill in am. And he just could not function.
The evaluation should be conducted by a child psychiatrist. Hyperactivity of the sort that is typical of children who display ADHD is a neurological condition and requires a biological treatment (depending on severity) in addition to non-pharmacological interventions. A helpful book to read is Russell Barkley's Taking Charge of ADHD. It is written for parents of children who display ADHD.
Our 8 year old son has recently been diagnosed with Asperger and ADHD. Currently he is taking 10 mg of Adderall XRT (the dose was lowered from 15 mg). Ever since he is on this medication he is showing increased signs of anxiety regarding food safety and some OCD traits (increased hand washing). His anxieties about his food possibly being poisoned are really affecting our home life and cause him true anguish. Is it possible that the medication is causing this dramatic increase in anxiety?
m not to sure if Im posting in the right place, but I was wondering, I been prescribed dexamphetamine for ADHD and I have just started back at the gym. I want to know can I take creatine monohydrate with the dexamphetamine or will the interfere with each other?
ADHD means Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, It is actually quite common. Bsically means his attention is difficult to get, and keep. His mind cant stay still, constantly jumping from one thought to the next. Concentration will be a little more effert throughout most of school. Then there is the hyperactivity part.(For me this was the most difficult, and affected me the most). Now not only the mind cant stand still nether can the little guy.
I have heard of ADHD symptoms, I heard that it is much more easier to have fights if you have ADHD also ADHD kids act mostly, hyper, either violent(Not all), Overreacting over mainly little things. Sometimes they wonder in there own world. Having Aspergers can be different in many ways, Aspergers is when your child is having emotional problems maybe even getting embarrassed, shy, difficult education maybe even speech problems.
My 7 year old son was diagnosed last year with ADHD and OCPD and was put on Stratera. He has improved greatly with his Hyperactivity and is now able to control it himself therefore we took him off the medication. Now we are having other issues with him forgeting and losing things that most of us wouldn't. He will forget his homework at school or forget to turn it in after it is completed. Once in awhile this happening I wouldn't be too concerned but this happens on an almost daily basis.
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