ADHDta
ADHDta is a term that has appeared in certain scholarly and popular discussions to denote a trait-based conception of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Rather than referring to a discrete clinical entity, ADHDta is used to describe the spectrum of ADHD-like traits—such as inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, and executive-function difficulties—across individuals, including those who do not meet full diagnostic criteria. The term is not universally adopted and is not codified in major diagnostic manuals.
Terminology and usage: Proponents describe ADHDta as a dimensional construct that can vary in intensity and
Clinical implications: It is not a substitute for formal diagnosis. Clinicians may consider ADHDta scores to
Research and controversies: Criticism includes risk of pathologizing normal behavior, lack of standardization in definitions, and
See also: ADHD; executive function; attention; psychiatric trait constructs.