
ADD vs. ADHD: How Are They Different? - Verywell Mind
Oct 6, 2025 · The term ADHD has been used to describe both inattentive and hyperactive types since the mid-1990s. However, some people continue to use the term ADD as a way to …
ADD vs. ADHD: What’s the Difference?
Nov 24, 2025 · ADD is an outdated name for ADHD. It was changed in 1987. People with ADHD may present as primarily inattentive, primarily hyperactive-impulsive or both.
ADD vs. ADHD: What's the Difference Between ADD & ADHD? - WebMD
Dec 9, 2024 · ADHD is a brain -based disorder. It can interfere with your child's everyday activities at home and school. Kids who have it have trouble paying attention and controlling their …
ADDitude - ADD & ADHD Symptom Tests, Signs, Treatment, …
ADHD symptom tests, ADD medication & treatment, behavior & discipline, school & learning essentials, organization and more information for families and individuals living with attention…
Are ADHD and ADD Different? - Healthline
Feb 24, 2025 · ADD and ADHD sound similar, but they aren’t quite the same. Plus, one of them isn’t diagnosed anymore.
About ADHD | Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Nov 25, 2025 · Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. Symptoms start in childhood and often last into …
CHADD - Improving the lives of people affected by ADHD
Nov 6, 2025 · Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) is the nation's leading nonprofit organization serving people affected by ADHD.
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - NIMH
NIMH researches attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Find resources on the signs and symptoms of ADHD and potential treatments and therapies.
ADD vs. ADHD: Understanding the Differences in Adults
Jan 11, 2025 · Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are terms that are often used interchangeably, but they represent different aspects of …
Adult ADHD Program - NYU Langone Health
Adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common condition affecting more than 4 percent of adults in the United States—many who remain undiagnosed and untreated.