Tuesday, July 13, 2010
ADD, or attention deficit disorder, is often used to describe ADD without hyperactivity. According to the diagnostic criteria, the correct term for this would be "attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominately inattention type" which is rather long and wordy, so ADD is easier to say.
For more information:
ADD or ADHD: Which is Correct?
Differentiating ADD and ADHD: Diagnosis, Symptoms and Treatment
ADD vs. ADHD: Is One Better (or Worse) than the Other?
Why Alcohol and Adderall Do Not Mix 
What Causes ADHD: Myths vs. Facts 
10 Medical Conditions That Share Symptoms With ADD/ADHD 
10 Myths About ADHD 
