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Difference Between ADD and ADHD Old Term vs Modern Diagnosis

Learn the difference between ADD and ADHD, how the terms evolved, and why ADHD is now the official diagnosis in modern medical guidelines.

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Difference Between ADD and ADHD Old Term vs Modern Diagnosis

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  1. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ADD AND ADHD: OLD TERM VS MODERN DIAGNOSIS www.drchandrilchugh.com

  2. INTRODUCTION Attention disorders have evolved in terminology and understanding over decades. ADD, or Attention Deficit Disorder, was once the common label, but today, ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is the modern clinical term.

  3. SYMPTOMS OF ADD • Difficulty concentrating on tasks • Forgetfulness and disorganization • Tendency to daydream • Low motivation in uninteresting tasks

  4. COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS • ADD is outdated → True; ADHD is the modern term encompassing ADD traits. • ADHD only involves hyperactivity → False; inattention can dominate symptoms. • ADHD is purely a disorder → False; it also provides cognitive, creative, and social advantages.

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