ADHD
Adults and kids – and their parents – often think an ADHD diagnosis means something is wrong with them. A person with ADHD is different but not in a bad way. It doesn’t mean you’re unintelligent, it just means you need to learn how to use your brain and skills in a way that works for you, not against you.
What is ADHD?
Ask yourself what it means to be ADHD? We bet you’ll begin to list all of the negatives: disorganized, impulsive, scatter-brained, fidgety and restless. But what about the positive traits? We at creADDive Solutions know that people with ADHD are also creative thinkers, energetic and passionate. It’s our job to coax clients into having flexible thinking about ADHD.
There are many common traits shared by people with ADHD. The three big ones are inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. It’s often diagnosed in childhood and can continue into adulthood.
ADHD In Kids
Lots of parents have probably thought their kid was ADHD at some point. Little ones are extremely active, can’t sit still and barely have any attention span. But a true diagnosis goes beyond these common behaviors. The ADHD child takes these traits to the extreme and they get in the way of learning, friendships and home life. When the symptoms happen in various settings, over a long period of time, it’s possible your child has ADHD.
ADHD in Adult
You’re probably not going to see a hyperactive adult bouncing around the office. ADHD is often a little subtler in grown ups. What you might experience is becoming easily distracted by external noises and activity, having difficulty focusing on a task or the inability to complete tasks, and being unable to be an effective listener.
