23/02/2026
๐ง โจ๐๐ง๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ข๐๐๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ฒ๐ฉ๐๐ฌ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐๐
When people hear โADHD,โ they often picture one thing โ a hyper child who canโt sit still.
But ADHD is far more nuanced. It shows up in different ways, and understanding the types helps us respond with compassion instead of criticism.
Hereโs a simple breakdown:
โก Hyperactive-Impulsive Type
This is the ADHD most people recognize. Constant movement. Talking nonstop. Interrupting. Acting before thinking. These are the kids (and adults!) who feel like they have a motor running inside them.
Underneath? A nervous system that struggles with regulation โ not a lack of discipline.
๐ซ๏ธ Inattentive Type (formerly called ADD)
No bouncing off the walls here. Instead: daydreaming, forgetfulness, losing things, zoning out, starting tasks but not finishing them.
These are often the quiet strugglers โ especially girls and women โ who are labeled as โlazyโ or โnot trying,โ when in reality their brains are working overtime just to keep up.
๐ฅ๐ซ๏ธ Combined Type
This is the most common presentation โ a mix of hyperactivity and inattention. Big energy, big emotions, distractibility, impulsivity, and difficulty staying organized.
It can feel exhausting โ for the child and the parent.
๐๐งฉ And Hereโs What Really Matters
ADHD isnโt a character flaw. Itโs a difference in executive functioning โ planning, prioritizing, emotional regulation, and impulse control.
But alongside the struggles? ๐ Creativity. ๐ก Out-of-the-box thinking. โค๏ธ Sensitivity. ๐จ Passion. โก Energy.
When we understand the type of ADHD someone has, we stop asking, โWhy canโt you just try harder?โ
And start asking, โWhat support does your brain need?โ
Awareness changes everything. ๐
For a limited time, Simcha is offering a free 20-minute consultation to parents of children with ADHD. Together, you can explore the specific challenges youโre facing and see how Simcha can make a real difference in your home.
๐ To schedule your free consultation, please contact her Personal Assistant, Leanne, by phone or WhatsApp at 054-222-4829