Posted by utopizen on October 28, 2002, at 21:51:09
In reply to Re: ADHD » cybercafe, posted by IsoM on October 28, 2002, at 18:59:41
> If you have ADHD, the H (hyperactivity) would figure in some way or another, even if it was just in the form of distractions, doodling, fooling about, or whatever. Do you see any signs of it at all?
>The DSM-IV does *not* note that at all. The word "hyperactivity" is clearly defined- it does not indicate any vague, multi-definition use to this word.
There are thee types of ADHD:
-ADHD with hyperactivity
-ADHD without hyperactivity ("inattentive type")
-ADHD combination of these twoIt is *very* clearly stated in the DSM-IV that hyperactivity is *not* a necessary component. So honestly, who told you this, IsoM? Hyperactivity is a HIGHLY defined term, it is ANYTHING but vague.
Anyway, ADHD also must have presented itself prior to the age of 7. So you may hear the term "Adult ADHD" kicked around a lot on the 'net, but hopefully those using it realize that it's assumed that anyone with actual (read: actual) ADHD did have its symptoms prior to the age of 7.
There's no way to "disagree" here- if someone honestly believes they got ADHD past the age of 7, then they should make up a new term for themselves, because it ain't ADHD.
Now, this is not to be confused with simply not getting it diagnosed until adulthood- I had ADHD inattentive subtype since at least 3, and didn't get diagnosed until 18.
More accurately, though, adults with ADHD shouldn't be saying "adult ADHD". Rather, they should use "adult WITH ADHD". Maybe some doctors use this, I dunno, I don't care, it's illogical, because it implies it's a certain subtype, one which doesn't actually exist.
Then again, crying for this battle is as useless as trying to convince someone why it's illogical to say "animal" when they mean to say "nonhuman animal". Sometimes people say something so long that they assume it follows a logical process...
But then again, if you don't follow the DSM-IV, I suppose you can always write your own : )
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