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08/03/09

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Topics:ADD , ADHD , Doctors , Symptoms

Our doctor said that our son has ADD and not ADHD, what is the difference?

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Eileen Bailey

Monday, August 03, 2009

Thank you for your question and welcome to ADHDCentral.com.

Often people refer to ADHD without hyperactivity as ADD and ADHD with hyperactivity as ADHD. However, some people use either the term ADD or ADHD to mean the same thing. You should clarify with your doctor whether he or she was referring to "no hyperactivity" or just used the term ADD.

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?

I hope this information helps

Eileen

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