Understanding the Different Types of ADHD: What Parents Should Know
A Brown University Health Blog by Brian Coyne Kavanaugh, PsyD
If your child has trouble focusing, sitting still, or controlling impulses, you may wonder whether it could be attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, or what kind of ADHD it might be. The truth is, ADHD isn’t one single condition – it looks different from child to child.
Some kids can’t stop moving. Others stare out the window and forget their homework. Some do both. Understanding the different types of ADHD can help parents make sense of their child’s behavior and find strategies that truly fit their needs.
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