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ADHD is a disorder that can be diagnosed in children and adults. Most cases are diagnosed during childhood, however it is possible to be diagnosed as an adult. ADHD causes people to have problems with three main areas: the ability to sit still, the ability to focus on tasks, and controlling their impulses or desires. ADHD is not a learning disability or emotional/behavioral problem, nor does not mean someone has low intelligence. Since ADHD affects people in different ways, it can make it difficult for them to function properly in society, which is why treatment is recommended.

Although ADHD cannot be cured, treatments can help control its symptoms when they affect an individual’s ability to function properly.

There are three different types of ADHD, including:

• Combined Presentation: characterized by symptoms of inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity as described below. This is the most common type of ADHD.
• Predominantly Inattentive Presentation: characterized by a person who is easily distracted, forgets details of daily routines, struggles to organize or finish a task, and has a hard time following instructions or conversations. These patients are not overly impulsive or hyperactive and primarily struggle with attention.
• Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Presentation: characterized by a person who cannot sit still, feels restless, and has trouble controlling their impulses. In children, this can be exhibited as jumping, running, or climbing constantly. In adults, this can be exhibited as fidgeting, talking a lot, speaking at inappropriate times, and/or being interruptive. These patients do not have significant issues with attention or focus and primarily struggle with impulsivity and hyperactivity.