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These 3 Types of ADHD are overlooked in adults!

Kati Morton

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Warm-up Questions

What do you think it means when ADHD is “overlooked” in adults?
Why might adults not fit the “typical picture” of ADHD?
What different “types” of ADHD have you heard of before?

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These 3 Types of ADHD are overlooked in adults!

Types of ADHD (and why some are missed) (00:00 – 05:49)

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1. In the video, inattentive type ADHD is mainly described as difficulty with what?

Physical aggression and rule-breaking
Focusing, sustaining attention, organizing, and following through
Seeing or hearing things that are not there
Having constant physical energy and needing to run around

2. Why does hyperactive-impulsive ADHD often get noticed earlier in childhood, according to the speaker?

It usually disappears before adulthood
It only happens at school and not at home
It is always linked to high intelligence
Adults notice it because it can be disruptive (e.g., interrupting, climbing, constant motion)

3. What does “combined type ADHD” mean in the video?

Symptoms only happen under stress
ADHD symptoms come from trauma only
A person meets criteria for both inattentive and hyperactive-impulsive symptoms
Only emotional symptoms are present

These 3 Types of ADHD are overlooked in adults!

Overlooked adults: the quiet daydreamer and the internal hyperactive (05:49 – 10:06)

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1. Why are “quiet daydreamers” often missed?

They always ask for help immediately
They are quiet and not seen as a problem, so no one flags it as an issue
They never struggle with deadlines or details
They are disruptive, so teachers avoid labeling them

2. What is one reason internal hyperactive people may be mislabeled?

They are often mislabeled as anxious or worry warts
They are often mislabeled as having no emotions
They are often mislabeled as arrogant
They are often mislabeled as dishonest

3. According to the speaker, what can internal hyperactivity feel like?

Having perfect focus for hours with no effort
Only feeling restless after drinking coffee
Feeling calm and sleepy all day
Feeling like you’re “crawling out of your skin,” but on the inside

These 3 Types of ADHD are overlooked in adults!

Overlooked adults: high-achieving maskers and survivors of chaotic environments (10:06 – 14:25)

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1. What does the speaker say ADHD is NOT about?

Stress
Effort
Ability
Restlessness

2. For gifted or high-achieving maskers, what is often hidden from the outside?

Their total lack of goals
Their inability to understand instructions
Their desire to be famous
The cost/effort it takes to function (and burnout)

3. How can a chaotic or traumatic environment affect ADHD recognition, according to the speaker?

It only affects children, not adults
It permanently removes executive functioning challenges
It guarantees ADHD will be diagnosed early
It can make ADHD symptoms look like only a normal response to stress, so ADHD goes untreated

These 3 Types of ADHD are overlooked in adults!

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1. What is one main message of the video?

ADHD is caused by poor motivation
ADHD in adults can be missed because symptoms don’t always match stereotypes
Only hyperactive children can have ADHD
Medication is the only effective support for ADHD

2. Which pair best matches two “overlooked” groups described in the video?

The loud comedian and the professional athlete
The quiet daydreamer and the internal hyperactive
The minimalist and the collector
The early riser and the night owl

3. How does the speaker describe ADHD types overall?

They are fixed and never change with life circumstances
They are clean boxes that never overlap
They can overlap and shift depending on stress, hormones, and life season
They only exist in childhood

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

These 3 Types of ADHD are overlooked in adults!

Which ADHD type (inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive, combined) is easiest for society to notice? Why?
The speaker says hyperactivity can go inward (overthinking, internal restlessness). What are examples of “invisible” struggles people may misunderstand?
Do you think being successful on the outside can prevent someone from getting support for mental health or learning differences? Why or why not?
What could schools, workplaces, or families do to reduce the chance that ADHD is missed in adults?