Hello! Welcome to my blog on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
This site is dedicated to helping professionals, or people diagnosed with the disorder and their loved to better understand and treat the disorder, as well as advocate for others.
What is ADHD?
More than six million people within the United States have been diagnosed with ADHD, however it is still a very misunderstood learning disability, and navigating treatment and the various ways it can effect ones life can be varied. (Visser 2014).
The Three types
When many people think of ADHD they think of what has been mainly portrayed in the media: Hyperactivity. However
1. Inattentive
When someone displays primarily symptoms of inattention (distractability, spacing out, etc…)
2. Hyperactive-Impulsive
Those who are hyperactive often have difficulty staying in their seat, or controlling their impulses. High energy and impulsiveness are key traits of those who are primarily hyperactive.
3. Combined
Many people show symptoms of both types of ADHD. They will have symptoms that relate to both sides of the disorder.
Treatment for the various presentations tends to be similar, in this blog we will discuss, and explore the various ways that ADHD can manifest.