Understanding ADHD: Types, Symptoms, and Management

TLDRADHD is a disorder characterized by inattentive, hyperactive, or impulsive behavior. It begins in childhood and can affect individuals across the lifespan. ADHD has three subtypes: predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, and combined presentation. Symptoms include limited focus, poor attention to detail, forgetfulness, impulsivity, fidgeting, interrupting, and being excessively noisy or talkative. ADHD can impact school, work, relationships, and increase the risk of physical injury and substance use problems. Medication, academic support, and talk therapy are used to manage ADHD.

Key insights

🧠ADHD is characterized by inattentive, hyperactive, or impulsive behavior that goes beyond an age-appropriate level.

📚ADHD has three subtypes: predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, and combined presentation.

🧒ADHD symptoms begin in childhood and can impact individuals across the lifespan.

🔍Symptoms of ADHD include limited focus, poor attention to detail, forgetfulness, and impulsivity.

🏫ADHD can impact school, work, and relationships, and increase the risk of physical injury and substance use problems.

Q&A

What are the three subtypes of ADHD?

—The three subtypes of ADHD are predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, and combined presentation.

What are the common symptoms of ADHD?

—Common symptoms of ADHD include limited focus, poor attention to detail, forgetfulness, and impulsivity.

When do ADHD symptoms typically begin?

—ADHD symptoms typically begin in childhood before the age of 12.

How does ADHD impact individuals across the lifespan?

—ADHD can impact individuals across the lifespan, affecting school, work, relationships, and increasing the risk of physical injury and substance use problems.

What are the treatment options for ADHD?

—The treatment options for ADHD include medication, academic support, and talk therapy.

Timestamped Summary

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00:05ADHD is characterized by inattentive, hyperactive, or impulsive behavior.

00:15ADHD has three subtypes: predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, and combined presentation.

00:35Predominantly inattentive presentation is characterized by limited focus and poor attention to detail.

01:03Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive presentation is characterized by fidgeting, interrupting, and being excessively noisy or talkative.

01:29Combined presentation includes symptoms from both the inattentive and hyperactive-impulsive subtypes.

02:07ADHD can impact school, work, relationships, and increase the risk of physical injury and substance use problems.

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