THERAPY FOR ALL ADULT ADHD TYPES
ADULT ADHD-INFORMED
THERAPY IN ONTARIO
Adult ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, is a neurotype found in an estimated 1 in 20 adults. ADHD traits can vary. Some challenging, like distractibility, executive functioning difficulties, and memory issues; and others positive, like deep interests, emotional openness, and a grounded personality.
Our goal is to help ADHD adults navigate life through a strength-based, neurodivergent-informed approach. We aim to validate your experiences, support you with tailored strategies, and help you understand what being ADHD means for you.
ADULT ADHD COMES IN VARIOUS VERSIONS
3 Types of ADHD in Adults
Did you know there are three types of Adult ADHD?
ADHD-Inattentive Type – Easily distracted, forgetful, and struggles with focus and organization.
ADHD-Hyperactive Type – Restless, impulsive, and often feels the need to stay constantly active.
ADHD-Combination Type – Displays a mix of inattentive and hyperactive traits, including impulsivity and focus challenges.
Our neurodivergent-informed approach helps us support you in ways that feel more aligned, and often, more effective than traditional methods.
ADDRESSING YOUR UNIQUE NEEDS
OTHER Focuses
NORMALIZING DIFFICULT EMOTIONAL EXPERIENCES
LIVING LIFE WITH ADULT ADHD
Some adults with unrecognized Adult ADHD may experience social, emotional, or mental distress, especially women, who often go undiagnosed longer due to societal pressures to mask symptoms. This can deeply impact self-esteem and self-image, as unmet goals are often internalized as personal failures.
Understanding your past through this lens can offer relief and quiet the inner critic. With support, we can help you pursue goals in ways that honour your unique strengths. Adult ADHD treatment isn’t about suppressing traits, it’s about empowering you to use them to your advantage.
Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT IS ADULT ADHD?
Adult ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects focus, attention, memory, emotional regulation, and executive functioning. While symptoms often begin in childhood, many adults remain undiagnosed until later in life.
WHAT DOES ADHD STAND FOR?
ADHD stands for “Attention-Deficit-Hyperactivity-Disorder”. Although this is what the abbreviation stands for, it is not a great name for it. This is because ADHD is not a disorder, nor does always lead to “deficits” in attention. Some ADHD individuals can actually hyperfixate on things, meaning that they have intense focus rather than a lack of it.
WHAT CAUSES ADHD?
This is a hard question to ask, as there really isn’t a “cause” as most people would think of it. Instead, it’s believed that ADHD is a naturally occurring variance in neurotype. This means that a person is ADHD for life. What we do know, however, is that neurotypes are at least in some part hereditary, meaning that if your family members are ADHD, your chances of being ADHD increase as well.
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ADD AND ADHD?
ADD (attention deficit disorder) is an outdated term which has now been adapted to ADHD inattentive type. Individuals that present as ADHD inattentive type typically have a preference for less overall stimulation, while those who are ADHD have a preference for more stimulation.
HOW IS ADULT ADHD ASSESSED?
Adult ADHD is assessed through a comprehensive evaluation by a qualified professional, such as a psychologist or psychiatrist. The process may include interviews, questionnaires, and a review of personal history, especially symptoms dating back to childhood.
WHAT ARE TYPES OF ADULT ADHD AND THEIR MAIN TRAITS?
There are 3 main types of ADHD:
Inattentive Type – Easily distracted, forgetful, and struggles with focus and organization.
Hyperactive Type – Impulsive, restless, and often feels a need to be in constant motion.
Combination Type – A mix of both inattentive and hyperactive traits, including difficulty focusing and regulating impulses.
