ZABACHUR -“I don’t want to be “that guy”, but ADD technically doesn’t exist anymore. There’s ADHD-inattentive type and ADHD hyperactive type. There is also a combination ADHD hyperactive/inattentive type. DSM changed it. Just fyi”
Technically you are correct, but I used the term ADD on purpose. If I was billing an insurance company then I’d have to use the correct code. Can you think of a reason why I’d do it on purpose?
I’ll tell you – because some laymen who get a diagnosis of ADHD say to themselves -“But my kid is only having trouble with attention -he/she is Not hyperactive. So the Professional Must be wrong!” They put themselves in denial – which btw is quite common. And when they are in denial – they tend Not to aggressively treat the disorder.