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ADHD Aha!
"Why don’t you listen?” Paying attention vs. hearing (Peter’s story)
Mar 5, 2024
Peter Jones, a UX designer and software architect from New Hampshire, shares his enlightening journey with ADHD. He reflects on childhood experiences where adults misinterpreted his struggles as hearing issues. The discussion dives into the intricate relationship between auditory processing and ADHD, distinguishing between listening and hearing. Peter also highlights how aging can uncover previously misunderstood symptoms, and he emphasizes the importance of embracing one’s ADHD traits while advocating for better understanding and support in society.
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- Peter's journey highlights the distinction between hearing issues and ADHD, emphasizing how misinterpretations can obscure true challenges in learning.
- The stigma surrounding ADHD can lead to internal conflict, but acceptance of the diagnosis fosters personal growth and reshapes one's identity.
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The Journey to Understanding ADHD
Peter Jones reflects on his high school experience where he was loosely diagnosed with ADHD amid struggles in school. Initially, he believed his difficulties primarily stemmed from hearing issues, as he often lost focus in class despite being close to others or the teacher. This perception led to numerous hearing tests and consultations with specialists, who confirmed minor hearing loss, yet the real problem remained elusive. The stigma associated with ADHD in the 90s made it easier for him to attribute his challenges to hearing rather than accept a diagnosis of ADHD, creating a long internal conflict about his true identity and capabilities.
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