If your child has ADHD, being informed is vital. Whether it’s the early signs of ADHD in toddlers, how to help your kids with ADHD with their homework or how to deal with virtual learning and ADHD, keeping up with the latest developments is key.
In light of ADHD Awareness Month, we’re bringing you the latest news, trends and research on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) — or ADD for those who do not experience hyperactivity.
ADHD awareness : Keep up to date on the latest research, news and studies|ADHD awareness : Keep up to date on the latest research, news and studies
Additional facts about ADHD you may not know|Additional facts about ADHD you may not know
While you may already know a lot about ADHD, here are a few facts that aren’t often discussed.
There are three types of ADHD
ADHD is comprised of three different types (and to be diagnosed, the symptoms must impact your daily life):
- Inattentive: easily distracted, doesn’t appear to follow instructions, can’t pay attention, forgetful
- Hyperactive-impulsive: restless, fidgety, talkative, impatient, does everything loudly, acts “as if driven by a motor”
- Combination: combination of inattentive and hyperactive-impulsive
ADHD symptoms present differently in girls
Many people do not realize that ADHD looks different in girls than boys. “A different presentation (more common for females) is that of being a ‘daydreamer,’” Keri Turner, PsyD told Mom.com, “where the child’s mind drifts off frequently and doesn’t seem to be paying any attention to what is going on in front of them.”
“Like many girls, our daughter’s behavior didn’t fit a lot of stereotypes about ADHD,” Matt McDonell told Mom.com. “It was hard for teachers to link her difficulties navigating the organizational structure of the class to her learning difference. It was often attributed to laziness since it was clear that she was so capable intellectually.”
For adolescent girls with ADHD, they’re more likely to face difficulties socially and have a negative self-concept compared to boys with ADHD and women without ADHD.
