There is not one but several ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). Explanations.
- ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by the association of three groups of symptoms of varying intensity: inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity.
- The Coactis Santé association also emphasizes that there are three clinical forms of ADHD which influence the patient’s care.
- We therefore speak of “inattentive ADHD”, “hyperactive/impulsive ADHD” and “mixed ADHD”.
In a new summary sheet published on the Handiconnect websitethe association Coactis Health indicates that there is not just one form of ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder).
Inattentive ADHD, Hyperactive/Impulsive ADHD, and Mixed ADHD: What are the differences?
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by the association of three groups of symptoms of varying intensity: inattention (difficulty concentrating, distractibility, problem selecting relevant information, lack of organization); hyperactivity (difficulty maintaining a position and completing an action undertaken, incessant agitation, flow of thoughts, mental wandering); impulsivity (difficulty in restraining a motor or verbal action, impatience, tendency to interrupt others and to impose oneself, etc.).
“We can only talk about ADHD if the symptoms are excessive, begin before the age of 12, are persistent (more than 6 months), cause an alteration in social and/or academic/professional functioning, manifest themselves in several contexts (school, home, etc.) and are not better explained by another mental disorder,” precise Coactis Santé association.
The non-profit organization also points out that there are three clinical forms of ADHD that influence the patient’s care:
1/ ADHD inattentive, in which symptoms of inattention are predominant.
2/ ADHD hyperactive/impulsive, in which symptoms of hyperactivity/impulsivity are predominant.
3/ ADHD mixed, in which the subject presents the criteria of both inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity.
ADHD: What are the risks and problems associated with the disease?
“ADHD, like all NDDs, is frequently associated with other disorders such as oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) or eating disorders,” can also be read in the document cited at the beginning of the article.
In childhood, ADHD can lead to many problems in daily life, such as learning and/or social difficulties. In adulthood, ADHD can also lead to professional difficulties, family difficulties (couple life, raising children, etc.) or even difficulties in administrative and financial management.
“People with ADHD also have a higher risk of trauma, home and road accidents, risky and criminal behavior, addictions and suicidal ideation,” ends the association Coactis Health.
