ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) refer to the same condition, but the terminology has evolved. ADHD is the current medical term used to describe individuals who have difficulties with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity, even if hyperactivity isn’t a prominent symptom.
Historically, ADD was used to describe individuals who had trouble with attention and focus but did not show signs of hyperactivity. Today, this would be diagnosed as ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Presentation, one of three recognised subtypes under the modern ADHD diagnostic criteria.
At Harley Street Mental Health, we assess for all presentations of ADHD, including:
- Predominantly Inattentive Type (formerly known as ADD)
- Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type
- Combined Type