ADD vs. ADHD: What's the Difference?

"You can't have ADHD... you're not hyper!" It's one of the most common misconceptions about attention deficit HYPERACTIVITY disorder. The truth is, you can have the condition even if you're not loud, impulsive, or bouncing off the walls.

Misunderstanding ADHD

People with ADHD are boisterous, outspoken, and physically active, right? Wrong. Many people with ADHD — especially girls and women — live with a quiet, spacey form of the condition that's often misunderstood and undiagnosed. While the condition can be impossible to ignore in hyperactive children, adults who have trouble listening or are always late can be seen as rude or disorganized. Their ADHD symptoms are never identified or treated. Learn how to identify the different variations of attention deficit.
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