Everything To Know About ADHD: Facts, Symptoms, And What To Do If You Have It

The Different Types Of ADHD

There are three different types of ADHD. Peoples’ symptoms may depend on the type (or combination of types) of ADHD that they have. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, symptoms almost always appear by age seven in children, although people may not get diagnosed until later.

The first category is the inattentive type, where patients struggle to concentrate. Hyperactive-impulsive type ADHD is characterized by excessive energy and impulsivity, while Combined Type mixes both. When psychiatrists diagnose ADHD, they keep these categories in mind as certain symptoms line up with specific types.