ADHD: What Is It?
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder. It affects children, teens and adults. Learn the basics here.
Author: ADHD Life
ADHD
The abbreviation used to represent Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, regardless of predominant symptom. ADHD refers to combined, predominately hyperactive, and predominately inattentive types.
ADD
An outdated abbreviation used to represent Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. It was commonly used when referring to someone with predominantly inattentive type ADHD. It has since been replaced with ADHD.
