Finally receiving an ADHD diagnosis for many is apositive, life-changing experience. It can make sense of a lifetime of unexplained difficulties, often attributed incorrectly to being "lazy" or "incompetent." An awareness can result in a fuller understanding yourself and why your life may have ...
the higher yourIQ, the more likely it is you'll get your diagnosis late because you'll do such a good job making up for your ADHD. One reason for this is that the “hyperactivity” you have may be internal or your ADHD symptoms may look...
If you're curious about whether you might have ADHD, you can try the tests below. However, for a more accurate diagnosis, it's important to consult a medical professional. ADD Clinical Partners MHA Is It Possible to Overcome ADHD? You can’t “cure” ADHD, but you can learn to manage...
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SELF-acceptanceThis article, published in eLife, explores the experience of a research technician who received an ADHD diagnosis and how it allowed her to re-examine her self-perception and work. The author describes the challenges she faced growing up and the relief she felt upon...
Privilege plays a huge role in getting an ADHD diagnosis It is a good idea, if you're setting up a date, to ask how the neurodivergent or chronically ill person would feel comfortable proceeding. Some may like texts instead of phone calls; some may decide that communication outside talking...
Once a diagnosis has been received, parents may want to explore whether to press their school for an individualized education plan, or IEP, for their child. Because written expression disorders and learning disorders in written expression are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as eligi...
Her feelings suddenly made sense and were confirmed when she sought the help of a psychiatrist and received an official diagnosis. I had spent my life trying to mask it, but it’s who I am. It’s a disorder and knowing now that I have it, I can forgive myself. ...
While a diagnosis is not needed to create a 504 plan, parents should be thinking about potential changes to the school environment, changes to instruction and changes to how curriculum is presented. Accommodations for physical disabilities can be straightforward, but for students with ADHD, anxiety ...
But, there are many advantages to getting an ADHD diagnosis. Getting a diagnosis can help you or your child get the appropriate treatment and help rule out other conditions. While conditions such as autism, bipolar disorder, sleep disorders, conduct disorders, and anxiety disorders can mimic sympt...