Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Bundle (312 pages)

HOW DOES THE ADHD BRAIN DIFFER?

ADHD looks different in different individuals. This is particularly evident as there are three different “types” of ADHD presentations that come under the ADHD umbrella. Read on to learn more about the three different presentations listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).

INATTENTIVE

HYPERACTIVE-IMPULSIVE

COMBINED

Often:

Often:

Often:

Struggles to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes. May appear to not listen when spoken to. Has difficulties sustaining attention. Struggle with organization of tasks. Often misplaces or looses things. Can be forgetful.

Frequently fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in chair. Has difficulties sitting still. Can be extremely restless. Constantly “on the go”. Talks excessively. Difficulties taking turns in conversation. Frequently interrupts

Has a combination of both inattentive and hyperactive-impulsive symptoms. There does not need to be an equal amount of symptoms from each category, however for a diagnosis of combined ADHD, the individual would meet criteria for both previously listed types.

in conversation. Often blurts out answers.

Gets easily distracted.