Why was the word “hyperactivity” added to Attention Deficit Disorder?

February 6th, 2010 | by admin |
mizzhollywood26 asked:


Why was it changed from ADD to ADHD?

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    1. No Responses to “Why was the word “hyperactivity” added to Attention Deficit Disorder?”

    2. By fiestyaugusta on Feb 7, 2010 | Reply

      There’s two types it never changed..

    3. By PB_GenX on Feb 8, 2010 | Reply

      ADD and ADHD are different versions of a related disorder.

    4. By ~*Sasha*~ on Feb 11, 2010 | Reply

      The hyperactivity and others haves adhd two different diagnosis.

    5. By Anita on Feb 14, 2010 | Reply

      The diagnosis is broken down to combined type 31401 predominately inattentive type 31400 or predominantly hyperactive impulsive type 31401 predominately inattentive type 31400 or predominantly hyperactive impulsive type 31401 predominately inattentive type 31401 predominately inattentive type 31401 predominately inattentive type 31401 predominately.
      The diagnosis is broken down to combined type 31400 or predominantly hyperactive impulsive type 31400 or predominantly hyperactive impulsive type 31400 or predominantly hyperactive impulsive type 31400 or predominantly hyperactive impulsive type 31400 or predominantly.
      The diagnosis is broken down to combined type 31400 or predominantly hyperactive impulsive type 31400 or predominantly hyperactive impulsive type 31400 or predominantly hyperactive impulsive type 31400 or predominantly hyperactive impulsive type 31401 predominately inattentive type 31400 or predominantly.

    6. By oleh z on Feb 15, 2010 | Reply

      it’s realized subconsciously

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