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Types of ADHD:
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There are four types of ADHD: ADHD Predominantly Inattentive Type, ADHD Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type, ADHD Combined Type and ADHD Not Otherwise Specified.
There a four types of ADHD, these being; |
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type:
- ADHD Hyperactive-Impulsive Type refers to the diagnosis of an individual who has displayed the symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity for six months or longer and is judged to be disruptive and inappropriate for the developmental level.
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Combined Type:
- ADHD Combined Type refers to an individual meeting the diagnostic requirements for both Inattentive and Hyperactive-Impulsive Type.
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Not Otherwise Specified:
- This form of ADHD means that an individual does not exhibit the behaviors that warrant a diagnosis of Inattentive, Hyperactive-Impulsive or Combined Type. However, clear impairment may be demonstrated by the individual, but they may not necessarily meet the diagnostic requirements.
It is important to note that the following conditions need to be met before a valid diagnosis can be made:
- Some symptoms must be present before the age of 7 and have caused impairment.
- The symptoms have caused impairment in two or more setting. Such as, school, home or work.
- The behaviors are not attributed to or caused by any other disorders.
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