Myths and Stereotypes about ADHD
Myths and Stereotypes about ADHD
There are many myths and stereotypes when it comes to ADHD. Even the name is misleading. People tend to think of ADHD as having a lack of attention but in fact they do not have a deficiency in attention, but an abundance of it! The difficulty is in not being able to control this attention. (https://mashable.com/article/what-is-adhd-myths-stigma)
It is important to acknowledge and fully understand the difficulties faced so that the necessary supports and accommodations can be in place but we must also recognise the strengths that having a neurodivergent brain offers.
Here is one ADHDer’s personal story of success – Jessica Mccabe has her own YouTube ADHD channel. Click on the link to hear her story.
Failing at normal – one person’s success story
ADHD and Autism
Research suggests that 50-70% of autistic people are also ADHD. There are characteristics that overlap but also that often contradict each other.
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