ADHD Vs. ADD: Understanding The Difference

ADHD And The Different Types

Children with ADD - also known as ADHD with inattention - are not hyperactive. They do not have high energy levels like other children with ADHD, and may seem shy or as if they are often daydreaming. Children with ADD are harder to diagnose because their symptoms may be mistaken for daydreaming, shyness, or timidness.

Children with ADHD with hyperactivity and impulsivity have plenty of energy and are often moving and fidgeting. Children with ADHD with hyperactivity and impulsivity areÂeasier to diagnose due to their more noticeable physical symptoms.Â

Now that you can recognize the difference between ADD and ADHD, continue reading to discover the signs and symptoms to look for.