ADHD Aha!

What is ADHD?

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May 24, 2022
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INSIGHT

ADHD Is A Management Problem Not Behavior

  • ADHD is primarily a problem with the brain's executive functions, not simply misbehavior.
  • It affects attention control and management rather than intelligence or moral failing.
INSIGHT

Attention Fades Like Bad Reception

  • People with ADHD often experience attention that drifts in and out like poor reception.
  • This inconsistent attention makes sustaining focus on ordinary tasks especially challenging.
ANECDOTE

Laser Focus In Interests Only

  • A top hockey goalie could focus perfectly in games but was 'out to lunch' in class.
  • A student who plays video games for hours can be laser-focused there but distracted in school.
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