Hey guys! Remember how we mentioned in this post that there are multiple types of ADHD? Well, I’m going to get more in depth about it here!

ADHD comes in 3 different types; Hyperactive/ Impulsive, Inattentive and a combination of both!

Hyperactive/ Impulsive

This is the most commonly recognisable type of ADHD as it is also the most visible. People with this kind of ADHD tend to be hyperactive physically. Having this type of ADHD is like having a strong motor but weak breaks! People with Hyperactive/ Impulsive ADHD tend to do things before thinking them through and have high energy levels but exhibit adequate control of their attention. This is also the type of ADHD that is most commonly portrayed in media. This type is more common in boys.

Inattentive

This type of ADHD is less common and people who do have this type of ADHD tend to be dismissed as it is less visible. People with Inattentive ADHD are still hyperactive, but instead of physically, it’s internally. It’s very hard for people with this type of ADHD to stay focused. Having Inattentive ADHD is like having a bouncy ball in your head! Your thoughts bounce from topic to topic and you have a harder time retaining information than neurotypical people. The constant jumping from topic to topic tends to make people with Inattentive ADHD more chatty. Moreover, these people often end up having to get their peers to repeat what they said directly after said peers have said it and often blurt out what they want say, often interrupting conversations while doing so, in case they forget. This type is more common in girls, which is also why less girls are diagnosed with ADHD even though anyone can have it.

Combined

This is a combination of the 2 types of ADHD mentioned above. This is the most common form of ADHD.

Remember that there are different types of ADHD and different people experience ADHD differently so be respectful!

(Source 1 & 2)