🚨Myth-Busting Monday: ADHD Is Just About Hyperactivity 🚨

Welcome to Myth-Busting Monday, where we challenge common misconceptions and replace them with facts that promote understanding and inclusion. Today’s myth is one that oversimplifies a complex neurodevelopmental condition:

❌ Myth: ADHD is just about being hyperactive.

Let’s take a closer look at the truth behind this stereotype.

✅ Fact: ADHD Comes in Different Types—Not All Involve Hyperactivity

ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is often portrayed as a condition that only affects children who are constantly moving, talking, or interrupting. But that’s just one part of the picture.

There are actually three main presentations of ADHD:

1. Inattentive Presentation – Difficulty focusing, following instructions, or staying organized. Often mistaken for daydreaming or laziness.

2. Hyperactive-Impulsive Presentation – The more “visible” traits like fidgeting, restlessness, and impulsivity.

3. Combined Presentation – A mix of inattentive and hyperactive-impulsive symptoms.

   
   

People with inattentive ADHD may not appear outwardly hyperactive at all, but they still face significant challenges with executive functioning, attention regulation, and task management.

Why This Myth Is Harmful

Believing that ADHD is only about hyperactivity:

• Leads to missed diagnoses, especially in girls, women, and adults

• Invalidates the struggles of those with inattentive symptoms

• Delays access to support, accommodations, and understanding

  
  

A Broader View Means Better Support

Recognizing the full spectrum of ADHD helps us:

• Identify and support individuals earlier

• Challenge gender and cultural biases in diagnosis

• Create more inclusive environments in schools, workplaces, and communities

  
  

Let’s Keep the Conversation Going

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Together, we can replace myths with knowledge—and support every kind of ADHD experience.