How ADHD Brains Learn Best: Tapping into Levity with Brandon Hendrickson

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Nov 4, 2024

Brandon Hendrickson, Founder of Science is Weird and author focusing on innovative educational methods, shares insights on how ADHD brains learn best. He discusses unconventional learning strategies that tap into intrinsic motivation to boost engagement. The conversation also highlights the importance of storytelling in education and examines practical approaches for teaching neurodiverse learners. Additionally, Brandon explores the challenges of task initiation and the impact of writing on executive functioning, urging a reimagining of educational practices.

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ANECDOTE

ADHD Diagnosis Journey

Brandon Hendrickson discovered ADHD as an adult through the book "Driven to Distraction".
He initially resisted the diagnosis but pursued it after struggling in graduate school.

INSIGHT

ADHD Challenges

ADHD can make everyday life and relationships challenging due to amplified personality traits.
Self-medicating behaviors, like excessive reading, can mask ADHD in childhood.

INSIGHT

Evolving ADHD Definition

ADHD's definition changes over time, reflecting evolving understanding.
Current diagnostic criteria might not fully capture the complexities of ADHD.

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Curious about how ADHD brains learn stuff? Brandon Hendrickson, Founder of Science is Weird is here to chat about this and so much more!

Curious about what's inside?

Discussion of unconventional learning methods
How to harness intrinsic motivation to increase engagement
Wonderful tangents into other scientific disciplines

If you are looking for a fresh take on education and ADHD, you won't want to miss this episode!

Thanks for being here! Until next time,
Sarah Russell (Podcast Producer)

INSTEAD OF REFERENCES, I AM SHARING...
Brandon's Book Recommendations:

Driven to Distraction by John Ratey and Ned Hallowell – This was Brandon's introduction to ADHD, and it helped him understand his own experience.
Getting It Wrong From the Beginning by Kieran Egan – A history of education that challenges conventional views on how children learn, particularly focusing on making learning fascinating.
Storyworthy by Matthew Dicks – A guide to telling engaging stories, emphasizing the power of transformation in narrative.

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