The DSM-5 recognizes 3 presentations of ADHD (they used to be called the three “Types” or “Subtypes” of ADHD so you may be more familiar with that terminology):
- Inattentive Presentation
- Hyperactive or Impulsive Presentation
- Combined Presentation
The names of these presentations are pretty reflective of what you would guess their related symptoms to be; Inattentive ADHD involves difficulty sustaining attention and difficulty organizing tasks, Hyperactive or Impulsive ADHD includes frequent fidgeting or constant feelings of restlessness and difficulty waiting your turn, and Combined ADHD combines symptoms from both Inattentive and Hyperactive/Impulsive.