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ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects 5-8% of the global population. It is characterized by inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. People with ADHD struggle with being easily overwhelmed, spacing out in class, losing things constantly, and finding it hard to focus, despite having a lot of potential. ADHD is not caused by bad parenting or lack of discipline, but rather impacts executive functions in the brain. While ADHD presents challenges, it is treatable through medications, therapy, exercise, and organization strategies. People with ADHD have a lot to offer the world with their creativity, risk-taking, and dedication to personal interests.

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ADHD

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects 5-8% of the global population. It is characterized by inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. People with ADHD struggle with being easily overwhelmed, spacing out in class, losing things constantly, and finding it hard to focus, despite having a lot of potential. ADHD is not caused by bad parenting or lack of discipline, but rather impacts executive functions in the brain. While ADHD presents challenges, it is treatable through medications, therapy, exercise, and organization strategies. People with ADHD have a lot to offer the world with their creativity, risk-taking, and dedication to personal interests.

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HELLO BRAINS!

Behaviour is affected by the brain.


By - Srishty Shamkuwar (p40041)
A Failed Version of Normal –

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Smart So much potential


STRUGGLES

• Easily overwhelmed
• Space out in class
• Loose things constantly and
• Find it hard to focus.

• Being ‘smart’ isn’t enough.


WHAT IS ADHD?

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder


• It is a neurodevelopmental disorder.
• Parts of the ADHD brain develop slower than the neurotypical brains.
• Three primary characteristics –

Inattention Impulsivity Hyperactivity


So what happens to ‘all that potential’?

Behaviour is affected by the brain.


And their brain has ADHD.

ADHD affects 5-8% of the global population.


What can we do about it?

• Firstly, we need to be aware that ADHD exists.


• It is not bad parenting, lack of discipline or spanking.
• ADHD affects more than just our ability to focus.
• It impairs executive functions of the brain like planning, prioritizing and our ability to
sustain efforts towards a goal.
• It affects our ability to regulate our emotions, behaviour and sleep.
Good news - ADHD is highly treatable.

• Stimulant medications
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Coaching
• Meditation
• Regular Exercise
• Making lists for all the activities
• Keeping a timer
ADHD brains have a lot to offer the world.

• Generous, Creative, Funny.


• ADHDers are 300% more likely to start their own businesses.
• Like working with new ideas.
• They are great at tackling tasks that are urgent.
• Wrestling problems that are challenging and
• Dedicating themselves to projects that are of their personal interest.
• High risk appetite – fun stories to narrate.
When you meet an ADHD Brain, tell them -

OT
N
You are a failed version of normal.
THANK YOU!

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