5 Signs of Inattentive ADHD (ADD)

You might hear of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), but what about ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder)? Inattentive ADHD or ADD can be associated with the student who stares at the window and unwittingly ignores the work in front of them. It is a term used to describe a neurological condition with symptoms of inattention, distractibility, and poor working memory. To help you learn more about the less-talked-about type, here are a few signs of inattentive ADHD. Disclaimer. This video is for educational purposes. Do not attempt to self-diagnose using this. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the symptoms discussed in this video, please reach out to a licensed medical health professional. Writer: Sara Del Villar Script Editor: Isadora Ho Script Manager: Kelly Soong VO: Amanda Silvera Animator: Aury YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong Resources: CDC. (2020, November 16). Data and statistics about adhd. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/data.html#. Cleveland Clinic medical staff. (2019, September 25). Adhd inattentive type in adults: Symptoms, diagnosis & treatment. Cleveland Clinic. my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15253-attention-deficit-disorder-without-hyperactivity-add-in-adults. Heshmat , S. (2017, June 16). Eight reasons why we get bored. Psychology Today. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/science-choice/201706/eight-reasons-why-we-get-bored. Holland, K. (2018, July 23). Adhd by the numbers: Facts, statistics, and you. Healthline. www.healthline.com/health/adhd/facts-statistics-infographic#demographics. Hill Learning Center. (2019, May 22). News. Hill Learning Center. www.hillcenter.org/symptoms-of-inattentive-adhd/. Roth, E. (2019, January 28). Understanding adhd inattentive type. Healthline. www.healthline.com/health/adhd/inattentive-type. Watson, S. (2020, July 13). Adhd inattentive type: Adhd pi symptoms, causes and treatment. WebMD. www.webmd.com/add-adhd/childhood-adhd/adhd-inattentive-type. Williams, P. (2021, May 6). What are the 3 types of adhd? ADDitude. www.additudemag.com/3-types-of-adhd/. Transcript: alugha Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/Psych2Go

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