Comments on: ADD or ADHD

By: Kat

Kat — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 20:52:37 +0000

My nephew (who is 17) has had ADHD since he was a toddler. Currently he is taking the same medication as your son. He was struggling with his classes and failing some, but for the last couple of months he has been working really hard and trying to do some extra credit to get his grades up. You might want to talk to the Principal and see if he is having problems at school with other classmates. Also a good diet and a STRICT and ORGANIZED regiment is crucial for ADHD kids. We have been through it all and that seems to work best for him.

By: Christiaan (NL)

Christiaan (NL) — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 14:43:56 +0000

Attention-deficit disorder (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder without hyperactivity): A neurobiologically and behaviorally distinct disorder from attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (with hyperactivity)

Here, you can find a recent sum-up and hypothesis about the plausibel differentiation in hypoactive ADD and the more comorbit subtypes of ADHD and ADD, written by Adele Diamond. http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1474811

Interestingly, patients with hypoactive ADD react more sensitive in a negative way to dopamine medication(methylphenidate and others) and much better to norepinphrine/noradrenalin medication (like dexamphetamine,Adderal…atomexitine?).

By: sarah

sarah — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 22:07:06 +0000

looking for some help my partnerwho is 33 has a very bad temper he can become very angry really easily and fly off the handle st the least thing, he finds it hard to consentrate at times and very impatient someone suggested it may be adhd im not sure and we need to do something quick could someone please point us in the right direction? thanks

By: Kenny

Kenny — Wed, 22 Nov 2006 06:19:57 +0000

This is an interesting post.
The research doesn’t necessarily support the differences between ADD and ADHD as the DSM – IV describes it.
That said, it is a reasonable format for us to use.
In general, boys who are more hyperactive tend to settle as they grow, and ultimately become more combined type.
It will be interesting to see what the DSM 5 does with this one.

By: Chris Tregenza

Chris Tregenza — Tue, 08 Aug 2006 10:08:25 +0000

I suggest that you have a look at the Eide Neurolearning blog [ http://www.eideneurolearningblog.blogspot.com/ ]. They do a lot of work with gifted children with ADD or dyslexia. They also have a new book out, The Mislabeled Child. Chris

By: Carina

Carina — Tue, 08 Aug 2006 08:39:05 +0000

I’m trying to find good sources of information to help me help my son who is 16 and newly diagnosed with ADD without hyperactivity. He also tests very high on IQ tests, shows no other learning disabilities, and yet fails to succeed in school. He is on adderall xr which helps, when he sticks to it, but I need help knowing how to guide both a person who is a teen but also bright and ADD.

Thanks. Carina