ADD
Attention Deficit Disorder - An older term that was used to describe the inattentive presentation of ADHD without the hyperactivity component. Now generally encompassed under ADHD.
Overview
ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) was the term used in earlier versions of the DSM to describe what we now call ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Presentation. While the term is still sometimes used colloquially, it's no longer the official diagnostic term.
Detailed Description
The transition from ADD to ADHD reflects a better understanding that attention difficulties can exist with or without hyperactivity. The current DSM-5 uses 'ADHD' as the umbrella term with three presentations: Predominantly Inattentive (what was once called ADD), Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive, and Combined.
How This Relates to ADHD
If you were diagnosed with ADD in the past, your diagnosis would now be classified as ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Presentation. The symptoms and treatment approaches remain largely the same, though our understanding of the condition has evolved.
Treatment and Management
Treatment for what was once called ADD (now ADHD Inattentive Presentation) includes the same range of options as other ADHD presentations: medication, therapy, coaching, and accommodations.
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