Whats The Diffrence Between ?

Question

ADD and ADHD ?

Answer 1

ADD and ADHD can both be difficult and cause distractibility, forgetfulness, disorganization, difficulty following rapid conversations, and low self esteem. Both can cause difficulty in completing school work and assignments in a timely manner. Either can affect an individual’s ability to keep track of their belongings or to keep track of time.

However, there are some major differences between ADD and ADHD.


While ADHD is often diagnosed in preschool or elementary school, often ADD is not diagnosed until middle or high school. ADHD can cause behavioral problems that are easier to notice such as disrupting the class and getting up during class time. Children with ADD have more difficulty paying attention or getting organized. They are often seen as unmotivated, underachievers or shy. As children grow up and have to deal with many different classes and organization becomes paramount to their success, ADD becomes more recognizable.

Hyperactivity can be constant. Someone that is hyperactive may talk endlessly or be in constant motion. Inattention is not always consistent. Someone with ADD may be able to focus on certain tasks that hold their interest. Playing video games, watching a TV show they enjoy, or playing sports may provide a high enough interest and stimulus level to keep their attention. During activities that are less enjoyable or will not hold their interest, their minds will wander. Although this is often seen as lack of motivation or laziness, it is not.

Those with ADHD are often energetic and can be outgoing. They are more able to attract other people to them, but have more difficulty making emotional connections or maintaining friendships. For people with ADD it is more difficult to attract friends, but they more easily bond with others and can maintain friendships. People with both ADHD and ADD may have a hard time following conversations and often miss details while talking with other people.

For people with ADHD, activity levels are high, they are often described as excitable, overactive or hyperactive. For people with ADD, energy levels are low and they can be considered sluggish, lethargic or often daydreaming.
Even though symptoms may be different, treatment is the same for both ADD and ADHD. The same medications, such as Ritalin, Concerta, Adderall and Strattera, work well to improve symptoms for both ADD and ADHD. Behavior modification techniques should be developed to target specific symptoms that are causing impairment in learning, social situations or career

Answer 2

There is no difference. This month the psychology community decided to call it ADHD.

The H stands for Hyperactivity. Their justification is that all ADD people have a form of hyperactivity...physical or mental so the just changed the label to reflect that.

Answer 3

ADD is the difficulty in concentrating and keeping your attention. ADHD is hyperactivity with the attention deficit.