

2- The Bright Side of ADHD: Dr. Ned Hallowell on Embracing and Succeeding with Attention Deficit
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ADHD: Trait Not Disorder
- ADHD is a trait with both positive and negative qualities, not just a disorder.
- It can lead to disaster or triumph depending on management.
Race Car Brain, Bicycle Brakes
- The ADHD brain is like a Ferrari engine with bicycle brakes.
- This explains distractibility, impulsivity, and hyperactivity as lack of inhibition.
Manage ADHD with Lifestyle & Coaching
- Strengthen your executive function with education, sleep, diet, exercise, and meditation.
- Use coaches and organization tools to develop habits and manage ADHD.