ADHD is one of the worst mental disorders of the childhood and it is over looked.
Fortunately It is one of the fewest psychiatric disorders that is totally treatable.
ADHD kids are basically smart but unfortunately they can't sustain their focus for a while.
This makes them to enjoy the passive activities like watching TV, video games etc.
They have trouble undersatanding since they can't pay attention.
Maths and science would be their worst subjects since they need a lot thinking and analysis.
There are different types of ADHD disorders
Different Types of ADHD Overview
The Different Types, or Styles, of ADHD
* What are these different types of ADHD?o "Inattentive Type": Just like Winnie the Pooho
"Classic ADHD": Tiggers like to bounce...o "Over-Focused ADHD": Rabbit tends his gardeno
"ADHD with Anxiety": Piglet is nervous and worries...o "ADHD and Depression": Eeyore says, "Thanks for noticing me..."* What are the best treatment strategies for each of these types of ADHD?* How you can find out more about the different types of ADHD?
Different Types, or Styles, of ADHD
Research literature, recent books, and common sense, all point to the fact that there are different types, or styles, of ADHD. In the past we referred to Attention Deficit Disorder: Inattentive Type, or Impulsive/Hyperactive Type, or a Combined Type. Today the diagnostic differences are a bit less clear, but the reality doesn't change.
1. Classic ADD - Inattentive, distractible, disorganized. Perhaps hyperactive, restless and impulsive.
2. Inattentive ADD - Inattentive, and disorganized.
3. Over-focused ADD - Trouble shifting attention, frequently stuck in loops of negative thoughts, obsessive, excessive worry, inflexible, oppositional and argumentative.
4. Temporal Lobe ADD - Inattentive and irritable, aggressive, dark thoughts, mood instability, very impulsive. May break rules, fight, be defiant, and very disobedient. Poor handwriting and trouble learning are common.
5. Limbic System ADD - Inattentive, chronic low-grade depression, negative, low energy, feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness.
6. Ring of Fire ADD - Inattentive, extremely distractible, angry, irritable, overly sensitive to the environment, hyperverbal, extremely oppositional, possible cyclic moodiness.
Winnie the Pooh Type ADD - Inattentive, distractible, disorganized. Nice, but lives in a cloud.
Tigger Type ADD - Inattentive, impulsive, hyperactive, restless, bouncy.
Eeyore Type ADD - Inattentive, with chronic low-grade depression.
Piglet Type ADD - Trouble shifting attention, excessive worry, easily startled.
Rabbit Type ADD - Trouble shifting attention, inflexible, argumentative.
Troubled Type ADD - Irritable, aggressive, impulsive, defiant, disobedient. Learning problems.
Each of these types of ADHD will have different treatment needs and approaches.
The Different Types of ADHD: in Detail...
Tiggers Like to Bounce... Bouncin' is What Tiggers Do Best!
We call this type of ADHD "Tigger Type." Classic ADHD is characterized by Inattention, Impulsivity, Hyperactivity, Restlessness, and Disorganization. This type of ADHD reminds us of Tigger from the Winnie the Pooh stories.
Dr. Daniel Amen refers to this type of ADHD as "Classic ADHD" for good reasons. When you think about someone who has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, this is the classic picture that you think of.
Those with this type of ADHD are often seen as:
* Being easily distracted* Has a LOT of energy, and is perhaps Hyperactive* Can't sit still very long* Is figety* Talks a LOT, and can be LOUD* Is very impulsive, does not think before he acts* Has trouble waiting his turn in line, or in games* and more...
Tigger Type ADHD results from UNDERACTIVITY in the Prefrontal Cortex, both when at rest, and when performing concentration tasks.
This type of ADHD is most often seen in males.
Unfortunately parents do not understand their pain and struggle, they simply think that these kids are lazy. But the truth is that these kids struggle a lot since they can't sustain attention they just get frustrated and try to avoid these activities, the more they try the worst it gets.
The tragedy is parents drive these kids crazy, they yell at them, they spank them and give them the worst punishments which eventually leads to poor self esteem and depression.
Despite the dramatic results and numerous studies showing that these medications are safe
people are still skeptical about these medications. Of course there is a possibility of dangerous side effects in patients with congenital structural heart diseases but other wise these are reasonably safe drugs.
There is no drug in this world that exists without any side efects.
Fortunately It is one of the fewest psychiatric disorders that is totally treatable.
ADHD kids are basically smart but unfortunately they can't sustain their focus for a while.
This makes them to enjoy the passive activities like watching TV, video games etc.
They have trouble undersatanding since they can't pay attention.
Maths and science would be their worst subjects since they need a lot thinking and analysis.
There are different types of ADHD disorders
Different Types of ADHD Overview
The Different Types, or Styles, of ADHD
* What are these different types of ADHD?o "Inattentive Type": Just like Winnie the Pooho
"Classic ADHD": Tiggers like to bounce...o "Over-Focused ADHD": Rabbit tends his gardeno
"ADHD with Anxiety": Piglet is nervous and worries...o "ADHD and Depression": Eeyore says, "Thanks for noticing me..."* What are the best treatment strategies for each of these types of ADHD?* How you can find out more about the different types of ADHD?
Different Types, or Styles, of ADHD
Research literature, recent books, and common sense, all point to the fact that there are different types, or styles, of ADHD. In the past we referred to Attention Deficit Disorder: Inattentive Type, or Impulsive/Hyperactive Type, or a Combined Type. Today the diagnostic differences are a bit less clear, but the reality doesn't change.
1. Classic ADD - Inattentive, distractible, disorganized. Perhaps hyperactive, restless and impulsive.
2. Inattentive ADD - Inattentive, and disorganized.
3. Over-focused ADD - Trouble shifting attention, frequently stuck in loops of negative thoughts, obsessive, excessive worry, inflexible, oppositional and argumentative.
4. Temporal Lobe ADD - Inattentive and irritable, aggressive, dark thoughts, mood instability, very impulsive. May break rules, fight, be defiant, and very disobedient. Poor handwriting and trouble learning are common.
5. Limbic System ADD - Inattentive, chronic low-grade depression, negative, low energy, feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness.
6. Ring of Fire ADD - Inattentive, extremely distractible, angry, irritable, overly sensitive to the environment, hyperverbal, extremely oppositional, possible cyclic moodiness.
Winnie the Pooh Type ADD - Inattentive, distractible, disorganized. Nice, but lives in a cloud.
Tigger Type ADD - Inattentive, impulsive, hyperactive, restless, bouncy.
Eeyore Type ADD - Inattentive, with chronic low-grade depression.
Piglet Type ADD - Trouble shifting attention, excessive worry, easily startled.
Rabbit Type ADD - Trouble shifting attention, inflexible, argumentative.
Troubled Type ADD - Irritable, aggressive, impulsive, defiant, disobedient. Learning problems.
Each of these types of ADHD will have different treatment needs and approaches.
The Different Types of ADHD: in Detail...
Tiggers Like to Bounce... Bouncin' is What Tiggers Do Best!
We call this type of ADHD "Tigger Type." Classic ADHD is characterized by Inattention, Impulsivity, Hyperactivity, Restlessness, and Disorganization. This type of ADHD reminds us of Tigger from the Winnie the Pooh stories.
Dr. Daniel Amen refers to this type of ADHD as "Classic ADHD" for good reasons. When you think about someone who has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, this is the classic picture that you think of.
Those with this type of ADHD are often seen as:
* Being easily distracted* Has a LOT of energy, and is perhaps Hyperactive* Can't sit still very long* Is figety* Talks a LOT, and can be LOUD* Is very impulsive, does not think before he acts* Has trouble waiting his turn in line, or in games* and more...
Tigger Type ADHD results from UNDERACTIVITY in the Prefrontal Cortex, both when at rest, and when performing concentration tasks.
This type of ADHD is most often seen in males.
Unfortunately parents do not understand their pain and struggle, they simply think that these kids are lazy. But the truth is that these kids struggle a lot since they can't sustain attention they just get frustrated and try to avoid these activities, the more they try the worst it gets.
The tragedy is parents drive these kids crazy, they yell at them, they spank them and give them the worst punishments which eventually leads to poor self esteem and depression.
Despite the dramatic results and numerous studies showing that these medications are safe
people are still skeptical about these medications. Of course there is a possibility of dangerous side effects in patients with congenital structural heart diseases but other wise these are reasonably safe drugs.
There is no drug in this world that exists without any side efects.
All the medications or drugs have certain side effects, Physcicians choose the medications based on their risk verses benefit level.
The benefits of the ADHD drugs are phenomenal compared to their side effects.
These drugs are relatively safe and are formalated to last longer so that the kids can sustain and maintain their focus the whole day.
Ofcourse there have been reports of deaths in some unusual ceratin circumstances when these drugs are not safely prescribed, handled or administered.
The benefits of the ADHD drugs are phenomenal compared to their side effects.
These drugs are relatively safe and are formalated to last longer so that the kids can sustain and maintain their focus the whole day.
Ofcourse there have been reports of deaths in some unusual ceratin circumstances when these drugs are not safely prescribed, handled or administered.
But millions of children are doing wonderful while taking these medications under supervision.
