Neurodiversity

“ADHD” is a term that describes a way of being in the world. It is neither entirely a disorder nor entirely an asset. It is an array of traits specific to a unique kind of mind. It can become a distinct advantage or an abiding curse, depending on how a person manages it.

Reframing ADHD

• ADHD is often portrayed negatively, focusing on struggles with focus, attention, and organization.


• However, when understood and managed, ADHD can unlock creativity, problem-solving skills, pattern recognition, and the ability to remain calm in crises.


• People with ADHD possess inherent traits like creativity, originality, drive, entrep

ADHD and Boredom

• Boredom is kryptonite for people with ADHD, making it nearly impossible to engage with boring tasks.


• Medication like amphetamine allows individuals with ADHD to focus, acting like eyeglasses for the nearsighted.


• Medication doesn't enable something they wouldn't do before, but rather something they couldn't do before due to their ADH

One of my ADHD quirks is that if there’s a Big Thing to do that day (doctor’s appointment, package delivery, big presentation) then 100% of my brain goes to that important event. I can’t miss it. Nothing else gets done until The Big Thing gets done.

Conversely, after The Big Thing gets done, nothing else gets done either because my brain –flooded wi

ADHD and Time Perception

• People with ADHD have a different sense of time, often perceiving only 'now' and 'not now'.


• Deadlines set for the future ('not now') are easily forgotten until the last minute.


• Procrastination and last-minute panic are a form of self-medication, releasing adrenaline similar to ADHD medication.


• Being late isn't due to laziness