How Do You Diagnose ADD Versus ADHD?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder has become a common diagnosis for children and adults who have problems focusing or staying on task. The There are three types of ADHD listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-IV) used by the medical community. In addition to causing problems with concentration and productivity, ADHD can impede the development of relationships and self-esteem. Enlist the help of a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker or a psychiatrist to make the final diagnosis with a battery of tests. Look for symptoms that separate ADHD-Predominantly Inattentive Type, ADHD, Predominantly Hyperacitve-Impulse Type and ADHD-Combined Type, which is commonly referred to ADD. Understand that the three main types of the disorder may share some symptoms. Expect the individual with ADHD-Inattentive Type to have difficulty pay close attention to detail and difficulty sustaining attention, to make careless mistakes and to have difficulty with the o
