{"id":5567,"date":"2026-03-23T07:57:38","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T12:57:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cliniquesanteplus.ca\/?p=5567"},"modified":"2026-03-30T09:56:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T14:56:10","slug":"add-vs-adhd-differences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cliniquesanteplus.ca\/en\/blog\/add-vs-adhd-differences\/","title":{"rendered":"ADD Vs. ADHD: What Are The Differences?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5567\" class=\"elementor elementor-5567\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2816ffd1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2816ffd1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3d596f6c\" data-id=\"3d596f6c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b732485 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7b732485\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPeople often confuse ADD and ADHD, largely because the terms are used differently in everyday language than they are in modern clinical practice. In this article, I explain the difference between ADD and ADHD as it is understood today, describe the different types of ADHD, and outline how symptoms <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">often show up in adulthood.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> I also cover other common issues that can mimic ADHD, so you can better understand when an adult ADHD assessment may be appropriate.<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d75de01 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d75de01\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Quick Links\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c94fa85 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1c94fa85\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n  <li><a href=\"#is-add-different-from-adhd\">Is ADD Different From ADHD?<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#why-is-add-no-longer-used-as-a-formal-diagnosis\">Why is \u201cADD\u201d No Longer Used as a Formal Diagnosis?<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#types-of-adhd-the-3-presentations\">Types of ADHD: The 3 Presentations<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#how-adhd-often-shows-up-in-adults\">How ADHD Often Shows Up in Adults<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#what-can-look-like-adhd\">What Can Look Like ADHD?<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#when-its-worth-getting-assessed\">When It\u2019s Worth Getting Assessed<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#to-summarize\">To Summarize<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-31acf651 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"31acf651\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-230a6cb5\" data-id=\"230a6cb5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de0bc22 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"de0bc22\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><span style=\"color: #6ec1e4;\">Key Takeaways<\/span><\/h4><div><ul><li>ADD is no longer a separate clinical diagnosis.\u00a0<\/li><li>What many adults call ADD is usually ADHD, predominantly inattentive presentation.<\/li><li>Adult ADHD often shows up through problems with focus, follow-through, organization, time management, and emotional regulation.<\/li><li>An ADHD assessment looks at symptoms over time and their impact across more than one setting.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-87c4779 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"87c4779\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-36f62f69\" data-id=\"36f62f69\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-461ac522 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"461ac522\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"is-add-different-from-adhd\">Is ADD Different From ADHD?<\/h2><p>Quick answer: In day-to-day conversation, people often use ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) to mean \u201cI struggle with attention, but I\u2019m not hyperactive.\u201d Clinically, however, ADD is no longer a separate diagnosis. Today, ADHD (Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder) is the formal diagnosis, and it includes different presentations, including one that aligns closely with what was historically called ADD.\u00a0<\/p><p>In practical terms, most people who say \u201cADD\u201d are describing ADHD, predominantly inattentive presentation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4da39b32 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4da39b32\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-328155e5\" data-id=\"328155e5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50bf81f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"50bf81f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"why-is-add-no-longer-used-as-a-formal-diagnosis\">Why is \u201cADD\u201d No Longer Used as a Formal Diagnosis?<\/h2><p>In earlier diagnostic language, ADD was commonly used when attention difficulties were present without prominent hyperactivity. Over time, clinicians and researchers recognized that attention regulation and hyperactivity-impulsivity can appear in different combinations, and that many people do not match the stereotype of \u201calways moving,\u201d despite having clinically significant symptoms.\u00a0<\/p><p>For that reason, modern diagnostic systems use ADHD as the umbrella diagnosis and specify the presentation. This approach allows clinicians to describe the pattern you experience more accurately, rather than forcing symptoms into separate labels.<\/p><p>Many adults continue to use the term ADD because it feels more familiar or seems to better reflect their experience, especially when hyperactivity is not obvious. In clinical practice, however, ADHD remains the correct diagnostic term, even when symptoms are primarily inattentive.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5bf562d8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5bf562d8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4a968786\" data-id=\"4a968786\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16fb4b29 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"16fb4b29\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"types-of-adhd-the-3-presentations\">Types of ADHD: The 3 Presentations<\/h2><p>One helpful way to understand ADHD is to think in terms of presentations. The diagnosis is the same, but the symptom pattern differs.<\/p><h3>1. Predominantly Inattentive Presentation (Often Called \u201cADD\u201d)<\/h3><p>This is the presentation most people mean when they say ADD.<\/p><p>Common signs often include:<\/p><ul><li>Difficulty sustaining attention, especially for tasks that feel repetitive or boring<\/li><li>Easily distracted by thoughts, noise, notifications, or what is happening around you<\/li><li>Trouble with follow-through, even on things you genuinely care about<\/li><li>Disorganization, like losing items, missing steps, or bouncing between tasks<\/li><li>Forgetting appointments, instructions, or what you meant to do next<\/li><li>Time management struggles, including underestimating how long tasks will take<\/li><\/ul><p>This presentation is often misinterpreted as laziness or a lack of effort. In my experience, many patients with inattentive ADHD are working hard to compensate, but the cost is fatigue, frustration, and inconsistent performance.<\/p><h3>2. Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Presentation<\/h3><p>This presentation is closer to the common public stereotype of ADHD, but it is not limited to \u201cbeing loud\u201d or \u201crunning around.\u201d In adults, as well as in teens, hyperactivity can be more subtle and may feel internal.<\/p><p>Common signs often include:<\/p><ul><li>Restlessness (feeling like you cannot fully relax)<\/li><li>Fidgeting or needing to move, tap, or shift<\/li><li>Talking more than intended or interrupting without meaning to<\/li><li>Acting quickly, sometimes before thinking through consequences<\/li><li>Difficulty waiting, taking turns, or staying in slow-moving situations<\/li><\/ul><p>In adults and teens, hyperactivity may show up less as \u201cclimbing on the furniture\u201d and more as an ongoing sense of being driven, impatient, or constantly \u201con.\u201d\u00a0<\/p><h3>3. Combined Presentation<\/h3><p>This presentation includes significant symptoms from both inattentive and hyperactive-impulsive clusters.<\/p><p>It can involve:<\/p><ul><li>Inattention and disorganization, alongside<\/li><li>Restlessness and impulsivity, including difficulty pausing before reacting<\/li><\/ul><p>Combined presentation is common, and it is often the most noticeable to others, because it can affect work, relationships, home responsibilities, finances, and emotional regulation all at once.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-140b063 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"140b063\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Types of ADHD: Presentation Comparison Table in Adults<\/h3><table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-align: left;\"><tbody><tr style=\"background-color: #2f3e4e; color: #ffffff;\"><th style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\">ADHD presentation<\/th><th style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\">Core symptom pattern<\/th><th style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\">Common signs<\/th><th style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\">Typical impact<\/th><\/tr><tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"><strong>Predominantly inattentive<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"><p>Inattention and executive-function difficulties are most prominent<\/p><\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"><p>Distracted, forgetful, disorganized, difficulty finishing tasks, time-management challenges<\/p><\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"><p>Work performance, routines, paperwork, household responsibilities, follow-through<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"><strong>Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"><p>Hyperactivity and impulsivity are most prominent<\/p><\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"><p>Restless, fidgeting, interrupts, difficulty waiting, acts before thinking<\/p><\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"><p>Relationships, meetings, decision-making, emotional regulation, everyday patience<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"><strong>Combined<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"><p>Significant symptoms from both clusters<\/p><\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"><p>Mix of inattentive and hyperactive-impulsive signs; difficulty pausing before reacting<\/p><\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px;\"><p>Broad impact across work, home life, finances, responsibilities, and relationships<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a999fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8a999fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"how-adhd-often-shows-up-in-adults\">How ADHD Often Shows Up in Adults<\/h2><p>Although ADHD symptoms usually begin earlier in life, many people are not recognized until adulthood, especially if they were never disruptive in school. In adults, ADHD often shows up less as obvious hyperactivity and more as chronic disorganization, restlessness, poor follow-through, and difficulty managing everyday responsibilities.<\/p><p>Common ADHD signs in adults include:<\/p><ul><li>Starting tasks but struggling to complete them<\/li><li>Avoiding paperwork, forms, taxes, email, or administrative tasks<\/li><li>Difficulty prioritizing because everything feels equally urgent<\/li><li>Forgetting appointments unless there are multiple reminders<\/li><li>Running late despite good intentions<\/li><li>Frequent distraction during work or conversations<\/li><li>Relationship stress caused by forgetfulness or inconsistent follow-through<\/li><li>Restlessness, impatience, or difficulty relaxing<\/li><\/ul><p>Some adults describe being able to concentrate intensely on high-interest tasks, but finding it difficult to engage reliably with routine responsibilities. That pattern is consistent with how attention regulation issues can operate in ADHD.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-357a137 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"357a137\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fb13b92\" data-id=\"fb13b92\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51e982f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"51e982f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"what-can-look-like-adhd\">What Can Look Like ADHD?<\/h2><p>Attention difficulties are real, but they are not specific to ADHD.<\/p><p>Several common issues can create ADHD-like symptoms:<\/p><ul><li><b>Anxiety<\/b>: racing thoughts can make it hard to concentrate<\/li><li><b>Depression<\/b>: low energy and slowed thinking can affect attention and memory<\/li><li><b>Sleep deprivation<\/b>: even mild chronic sleep loss can wreck focus and mood<\/li><li><b>Burnout and chronic stress<\/b>: mental overload can look like distractibility and forgetfulness<\/li><li><b>Substance use<\/b>: cannabis, alcohol, and other substances can affect attention and motivation<\/li><li><b>Life circumstances<\/b>: grief, major life transitions, or ongoing conflict can impair focus<\/li><\/ul><p>This is why assessment matters. You may absolutely be experiencing real symptoms, but the <i>cause<\/i> matters because it changes what treatment and support should look like. If you\u2019re unsure where to start, you can schedule an appointment with one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/cliniquesanteplus.ca\/en\/doctors\/\">private family doctors<\/a>. We will review your symptoms with you, check for other common causes of attention problems, and help you decide whether a full ADHD assessment (or a referral) makes sense.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e3beed1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e3beed1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d8a948d\" data-id=\"d8a948d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-454e853 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"454e853\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"when-its-worth-getting-assessed\">When It\u2019s Worth Getting Assessed<\/h2><p>It is worth seeking an assessment when:<\/p><ul><li>Symptoms have been present for a long time (often since childhood, even if unrecognized)<\/li><li>Symptoms occur in more than one setting (for example, both work and home)<\/li><li>They cause meaningful functional impairment, such as missed deadlines, workplace performance problems, chronic disorganization, financial difficulties, relationship stress, or persistent overwhelm<\/li><\/ul><p>In an ADHD assessment, we look for a consistent symptom pattern over time and clear functional impact, not just occasional distractibility.<\/p><p>If you are preparing for an appointment, I suggest you bring:<\/p><ul><li>A few concrete examples of how symptoms affect daily life<\/li><li>A short list of your biggest pain points (time management, follow-through, distraction, impulsivity, etc.)<\/li><li>Any relevant past history (childhood patterns, prior diagnoses, mental health history)<\/li><li>A brief snapshot of sleep habits, stress level, and substance use (if applicable)\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-007d701 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"007d701\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1f1301e\" data-id=\"1f1301e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fbb0980 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fbb0980\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"to-summarize\">To Summarize<\/h2><p>ADD is an older term that most people use to describe inattentive ADHD, while ADHD is the current diagnosis that includes inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive, and combined presentations. For adults, the more important question is not which label sounds most familiar, but whether attention problems, disorganization, impulsivity, or restlessness are interfering with work, relationships, responsibilities, or overall well-being. A proper evaluation can help clarify what is going on and what type of support or treatment may be appropriate.<\/p><p>In my next article, I will explain the medical treatment approach, including the main medication categories and what follow-up typically involves.<\/p><p>If you would like to consult a healthcare professional about your situation, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/qc.pomelo.health\/cliniquesanteplus\/flow\/santeplus-anonymous?lang=en#\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">book a mental health appointment<\/a> with one of our doctors at our <a href=\"https:\/\/cliniquesanteplus.ca\/en\/\">private medical clinic in Vaudreuil<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>People often confuse ADD and ADHD, largely because the terms are used differently in everyday language than they are in modern clinical practice. In this article, I explain the difference between ADD and ADHD as it is understood today, describe the different types of ADHD, and outline how symptoms often show up in adulthood. 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