We usually say that one kid has ADHD without even notice that there are three distinctive types of ADHD. Knowing exactly what type of ADHD your kid is having is very important in order to apply the effective treatment. In this post, you will discover the three types of ADHD and their main symptoms.
ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder. As its name suggest, kids (as well as adults) who suffer from this disorder have two problems:
- Attention deficit
- Hyper active
However, in fact, not all kids have both symptoms. When the kid only have difficulty in paying attention, highly distractible even by the smallest factors and have no sign of hyperactive, he’s suffering from ADD (which stands for Attention Deficit Disorder). This type is also known as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Primarily Inattentive Type.
The next type of ADHD features by hyperactive symptom. In this case, you will see the kids have difficulty in remaining calm and stay at one place. Doctors also call this one is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Primarily Hyperactive-Impulsive Type.
The last type of ADHD is the combined of the first two types mentioned above. In this case, the kids are highly distractible and inattentive. In addition, they are also hyperactive. This type and the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Primarily Hyperactive-Impulsive Type both called ADHD.
Now you know the three types of ADHD. Only after knowing which type of ADHD the kids are in, proper treatment will be applied.