Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) vs Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Symptoms, Diagnosis, & Treatments
By Editorial Team | Editor Rebecca Hill
Clinically Reviewed by Lauren Barry, LMFT, MCAP, QS
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Chris Small
Reviewed / Updated: November 11, 2025
By We Level Up WA | Editor Yamilla Francese | Clinically Reviewed By Lauren Barry, LMFT, MCAP, QS, Director of Quality Assurance | Editorial Policy | Research Policy | Last Updated:
Attention Deficit Disorder vs Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Overview
One form of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is called “attention deficit disorder,” or ADD. Problems with paying attention in class, staying on task, finishing homework, and interacting socially are some of the behavioral issues that can arise from the neurological disorder known as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Although the term attention deficit disorder (ADD) is now considered archaic by medical professionals, it is still commonly used to refer to a person with a subtype of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) known as predominantly inattentive ADHD.
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