People with ADHD can be out-of-the-box thinkers and great problem solvers. A lot of people may actually go to them for help solving difficult problems. But, what happens when they have to solve their own challenges?
This week on Tips from an ADHD Coach, Jaye unpacks why it can be harder for people with ADHD to help themselves with their own challenges. Listen for some tips that can help.
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Timestamps
(00:47) Alex’s quote
(02:30) ADHDer problem solving — for others vs. ourselves
(05:42) ADHDers problem solving for other ADHDers and demand avoidance
(09:04) How can we problem-solve for ourselves?
(12:39) Recap and credits
For a transcript and more resources, visit the MissUnderstood page on Understood.org
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Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give
