A recent study suggests there may be three different biotypes of ADHD.
The findings suggest that each biotype of ADHD may have its own distinct chemical reactions in the brain.
Experts say that more research is needed
but the study could mark a shift in how ADHD is diagnosed and treated.
They noticed that three distinctive patterns seemed to emerge.
The three subtypes of ADHD that they found were:
- severe combined with emotional dysregulation
- predominantly hyperactive/impulsive
- predominatly inattentive
Each biotype tells a distinct neurobiological story
According to the CDC around 7 million children ages 3 to 17 have been diagnosed with ADHD.
Current treatment for ADHD is typically categorized by age group.
3 types of ADHD… WHAT DO THEY MEAN?
They found that ADHD did not affect everyone’s brain activity the same way.
