React Native Radio RNR 308 - Coding and ADHD with Chris Ferdinandi
Sep 23, 2024
Chris Ferdinandi, a coding expert and advocate for ADHD awareness, shares his insights on the unique challenges and advantages of coding with ADHD. He discusses creative problem-solving techniques and the balance of medication benefits versus risks. The conversation delves into personal journeys, family dynamics, and the importance of tailored learning methods. They explore the complexity of ADHD treatment choices for children and highlight how understanding neurodiversity fosters supportive work environments. Ferdinandi emphasizes using daily writing as a tool for productivity.
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Early Career Struggles
- Chris Ferdinandi struggled with productivity early in his career.
- He's since developed strategies to leverage his ADHD.
ADHD and Attention Regulation
- ADHD is characterized by difficulty regulating attention, not a deficit of it.
- It involves both hyper-focus and scattered attention.
Childhood Experiences
- As a child, Chris was hyperactive and disruptive in class.
- He excelled in subjects he enjoyed but struggled with others.