Attention – Deficit Disorders

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting concentration, impulse control, and executive function. While it is often first identified in childhood, ADHD frequently persists into adulthood — and many adults are diagnosed for the first time after years of struggling with focus, organization, or emotional regulation without knowing why. Dr. Mirza provides comprehensive ADHD evaluation and individualized treatment for adults and adolescents in Hamilton, NJ, including medication management and psychoeducation.

Inattentive ADHD (Formerly ADD)

The inattentive presentation of ADHD is characterized by difficulty sustaining attention, frequent careless mistakes, trouble following through on tasks, easy distractibility, forgetfulness, and poor organizational skills. Because this presentation lacks the hyperactivity that people associate with ADHD, it is frequently overlooked — especially in women and girls. Adults with inattentive ADHD often describe feeling like they are always behind, unable to finish what they start, or chronically disorganized despite genuine effort. Accurate diagnosis and appropriate medication management can produce dramatic improvements in daily functioning.

Hyperactive-Impulsive ADHD

The hyperactive-impulsive presentation involves fidgeting, difficulty remaining seated, excessive talking, interrupting others, acting without thinking, and difficulty waiting. In adults, hyperactivity often manifests as internal restlessness, a constant need to stay busy, or difficulty relaxing rather than the obvious physical activity seen in children. Impulsivity can affect relationships, finances, and occupational performance. Dr. Mirza's treatment approach addresses both symptom management and the secondary emotional effects — frustration, low self-esteem, and anxiety — that often accompany untreated ADHD.

Combined Type ADHD

Combined type ADHD — the most common presentation — involves significant symptoms of both inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity. Patients experience the full range of challenges: difficulty focusing, emotional dysregulation, impulsive decision-making, restlessness, and poor time management. A thorough psychiatric evaluation is essential to rule out co-occurring conditions such as anxiety, depression, and learning disabilities, which frequently accompany ADHD and require their own targeted treatment alongside ADHD management.