Yes: Add is the outdated term for adhd. The current attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or adhd, has 3 sub-types. It includes predominantly hyperactive, predominantly inattentive and a combination of the two.
Answered 2/22/2015
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Confused: ADD = Attention Deficit Disorder ADHD= Same Attention Deficit Disorder but adds hyperactivity. ADHD is a confusing term that should return to ADD, then adding H for the 25% of childrnen who are hyperactive.
Answered 10/23/2017
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