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What Not to Say to Someone with ADHD
A young lady living with ADHD shares what should never be said to someone diagnosed with ADHD. (8:17 minutes)
ADHD Coping Skills
A young lady living with ADHD shares her tips for coping with ADHD, including making lists and more. (11:30 minutes)
ADHD: My Story
A young lady shares her personal story about living with ADHD, which includes her feelings about her ADHD diagnosis and her symptoms. (20:34 minutes)
ADHD and School
Want to take charge of your own success in school? This link provides some suggestions on how to increase your school success, including tips for working with teachers.
ADHD
ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, involves attention, activity, and impulsivity. It can show up in different ways in different people. People with ADHD may also have problems with depression, anxiety, or have learning disabilities.
What is ADHD?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a disorder that affects behavior. Three main symptoms define ADHD including inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
10 Surprising Benefits of Having ADHD
People with ADHD may have never realized that many of the difficulties they face can actually be benefits. All it takes is a little self-knowledge and understanding of ADHD.
ADHD is a medical isorder, not a condition of the person’s will. A person with ADHD does not choose to misbehave.
Although ADHD symptoms usually continue into adulthood, the person learns ways to cope with the symptoms.
People with ADHD have plenty of energy, are creative, and can often accomplish more than people who do not have the condition.
ADHD has nothing to do with a person’s intellectual ability. Some highly intelligent people have ADHD.