Predominately Inattentive (ADHD)

The classification of the current subtypes of ADHD were discussed and analyzed in each of the above articles. The subtypes discussed were ADHD – Predominantly Hyperactivity-Impulsivity, ADHD – Predominately Inattentive and ADHD – Combined. The argument was made to make ADHD – Inattentive, its own distinct disorder and unrelated to ADHD. The articles discuss at length, distinctions between ADHD – Predominately Inattentive and ADHD - Combined. These distinctions were as follows: essential features, demographics, cognitive and neuropsychological functions, family history, treatment response and prognosis. Various differences between ADHD – Predominately Inattentive and ADHD – Combined were discussed, to illustrate the need to have these disorders separated. Barkley (1997) …show more content…
I believe that there would be significant confusion, when making ADHD – Predominately Inattentive its own distinctive disorder. Milich et al. (2001) remarks that currently the DSM illustrates ADHD as a disruptive disorder. They report that many parental support groups are opposed to having their children, who have ADHD – Predominately Inattentive, categorized as having a disruptive disorder. Based on the evidence presented, there does appear to have proof that ADHD – Predominately Inattentive could be classified as a distinct disorder. I would argue, that classifying one subgroup as a “disruptive disorder” and the other not, would cause tension within peer, parental, and school groups. If determined that ADHD – Predominately Inattentive satisfied all requirements to become a separate disorder, the developers for the next DSM would have to re-name the disorder, to limit any confusion. An unrelated identifier would have to be implemented for ADHD – Predominately Inattentive, in order to solidify and provide greater acceptance as a separate distinct