Are there add

There are an estimated 6.4 million diagnosed children in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . This condition is sometimes called attention deficit disorder (ADD), but this is an outdated term.

1. Is there such thing as ADD?
2. Is ADD and ADHD the same?
3. How do you tell if someone is ADD?
4. Do all people have ADD?

Is there such thing as ADD?

ADD is a now-outdated term that is typically used to describe inattentive-type ADHD, which has symptoms including disorganization, lack of focus, and forgetfulness. People with inattentive ADHD are not hyper or impulsive.

Is ADD and ADHD the same?

The History Behind the Name Changes

You may have heard the terms ADD and ADHD used interchangeably. Attention-deficit disorder (ADD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are indeed the same condition, it's just that ADHD has had several name changes in the last three decades.

How do you tell if someone is ADD?

Symptoms of Primarily Inattentive ADHD (Formerly ADD)

1. Often fails to give close attention to details, or makes careless mistakes.
2. Often has difficulty sustaining attention.
3. Often does not seem to listen when spoken to.
4. Often does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish projects.

Do all people have ADD?

About 5% of adults have ADHD. You can have adult ADHD even though you weren't diagnosed as a child, but you had to have ADHD symptoms before age 12. Some people are able to overcome their symptoms as children, only to find that the demands of adulthood make it harder.