For many the sheer mention of the ADHD conjures up images of a child who is constantly forgetting something and spends so much time in the principal's office for his unruly behavior that he could call it home. But the truth is inattentive ADHD, along with other forms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, can be quite different as well as evolved differently with age.
Inattentive ADHD has some similarities to other subtypes in that it is characterized mainly by inattention, distractibility, chronic forgetfulness, and disorganization. On the other hand those with inattentive ADHD tend to be less hyperactive and exhibit far fewer instances of impulsive behavior.
The child with the inattentive form of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder may dread any project, or learning experience, that requires planning or is structured. This fear is not generally a result of failing to know or understanding the material rather the result of neurotransmitter imbalances in the brain. Recent research by the NIMH has also linked this fear to underdevelopment in certain areas of the brain that control self-regulation.
After reading the two paragraphs above it is easy to see why children with inattentive ADHD tend to under achievers when it comes to academic performance often resulting in early withdrawal from school. This early withdrawal from school could come in the form of dropping out or staying in school but basically giving up.
If a parent or teacher is not familiar with the intricacies of inattentive ADHD they may be quick to label these children as irresponsible, immature, lazy, not caring, not willing to put in the time, or simply not trying hard enough. Once labeled it is very difficult to overcome the stigma possibly resulting in social and academic ostracism.
At some point most children with the inattentive ADHD subtype will come to accept the fact that they are different from other children their age. Nevertheless, this realization will not be enough to offset the continuous negative input likely resulting in a negative self-image which can become self-fulfilling.
If these children are allowed to move through life without finding something positive to latch onto their inattentiveness, poor self-image, and ongoing frustrations often leads to a myriad of severe concerns including problems sustaining healthy relationships, challenges in future educational endeavors, and succeeding in the workplace. These problems can add to their pre-existing frustrations leading to secondary pathologies such as drug abuse, mood disorder, mania, sexual promiscuity, and anxiety disorders.
This help can come in many different forms including behavioral therapy, homeopathic ADHD remedies, mentoring, coaching, stimulant medications, or group therapy. One success story I observed was none other than a young adult who had struggled with the condition all his life joining Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Where all other forms of treatment had failed this unexpected approach to treatment completely turned his life around. Perhaps this is an example of real world therapy rising above stale clinical and drug therapy.
In closing, I would like to leave you with a few differences in inattentive ADHD compared to the combined subtype of ADHD.
Those who were diagnosed with the combined subtype performed better in the areas of memory, fluency, processing speed, attention, and performance IQ. Those with inattentive ADHD performed better in visual abilities, working memory, motor ability, and language.
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