ADD, formally known as ADHD-PI, is a subtype of ADHD characterized by inattention, procrastination, and disorganization. The main symptoms are inattention and fatigue. ADHD is an umbrella term for disorders showing impulsiveness, inattention and hyperactivity. There are three subtypes: ADHD-PI, ADHD-HI, and ADHD-C. ADHD-PI is similar to ADD, while ADHD-HI and ADHD-C involve hyperactivity. Although the subtypes differ in dominant symptoms, they can be treated effectively with the same methods like stimulant medication, antidepressants, and therapy.

1. The Difference BetweenThe Difference Between
ADD & ADHDADD & ADHD

2. IntroductionIntroduction
ADD and ADHD are both deficit disorders that mostly affect children,
even though grown-ups can also show signs of these. If the two might
look like one and the same to the untrained eye, they do differ on
several points.
In this presentation, we will see exactly what ADD and ADHD stand
for and the main differences between them.

3. What Is ADD?What Is ADD?
Generally speaking, when people refer to ADD (or Attention
Deficit Disorder), they really mean ADHD.
However, ADD does exist but only in relation to ADHD, as it
represents but 1 of its 3 subtypes. In 1994, the designation was
changed in the DSM-IV(the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of
Mental Disorders, fourth edition) to ADHD-PI, in order to
reflect that kinship.
The main symptoms of ADD or ADHD-PI are :
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Procrastination
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Inattention
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Disorganization
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Distractibility

4. What Is ADHD?What Is ADHD?
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is the general
designation for all mental as well as neurobehavioral disorders which
show symptoms of impulsiveness, inattention and hyperactivity.
As we mentioned in the previous slide, there are 3 subtypes of ADHD
that distinguish themselves by the dominant feature of their
syndrome :
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ADHD-PI: in this case, the main deficit will be inattention
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ADHD-HI : here, the culprits will be hyperactivity and impulsiveness
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ADHD-C : this subtype is a combination of the first two, so a child who's
diagnosed with ADHD-C will present all three symptoms in (almost)
equivalent proportions

5. What Is ADHD?What Is ADHD?
In what ways does ADHD present itself? What are the general signs and
how to determine whether your child is affected by this disorder or not?
The problem with ADHD lies in the fact that the symptoms that define its
diagnostic are very hard to detect because a large part of the population
exhibits similar traits. So, where exactly to draw the line ?
As a rule of thumb, we will consider that there is ADHD probability if the
erratic behavior of a person starts to strongly interfere with his/her
learning or relationships. Here are some common signs that might act as
giveaways:
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Not being able to sit still or wait for one’s turn
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Having trouble focusing on one thing at a time
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Showing boredom very quickly if not playing or doing something fun

6. Differences between ADD &Differences between ADD &
ADHDADHD
As we just learned throughout this presentation, our initial question
was skewed from the start. You can't compare a subdivision to the
category that includes it; this wouldn't make much sense.
So, what we should do instead is determine the difference between
ADD and the other two types of ADHD (not the syndrome as a
whole).
Here is what we can say :
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While ADHD-HI and ADHD-C are determined by the high level of
hyperactivity that they cause, ADHD-PI sufferers will show no sign of
impulsivity, on the contrary...
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Compared to the other subtypes, ADHD-PI (or ADD) is characterized by
fatigue and lethargy on the patient's part

7. Different but Similar in theDifferent but Similar in the
Treatment?Treatment?
If every subtype of ADHD possesses its own set of symptoms, can
they all – under the cover of a shared group – be treated the same
way?
Looking at recent studies, it does seem like effective techniques to
manage one type of ADHD will also work for another.
Those proven methods are:
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Medication I: the use of stimulants such as Ritalin or Adderall can
help in making the person feel calmer and more able to focus
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Medication II: antidepressants like Zoloft or Prozac might achieve
the same result if, for one reason or another, the patient can’t take
stimulants
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Therapy: psycho or behavioral therapy are good candidates as they
improve the different organizational skills of the child

8. ConclusionConclusion
ADD, ADHD, if those terms are interchangeable in everyday speech,
they do however represent different disorders and realities.
We hope that, with this small presentation, you will now understand
the differences between the two and that you will also have learned
how to recognize their symptoms as well as how to deal with them.

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