The podcast titled “ADHD an Open Letter” combines information about ADHD, stories from articles and other media, and my own experiences and commentary to teach about women with ADHD and their struggles, stigma and successes. Therefore, I wanted to use a medium that has helped me to help others learn and understand ADHD. For example, I often listen to podcasts while cleaning my room or doing organizational tasks that initially are difficult for me to get started. For me, podcasts are a means of coping with my ADHD. Whether it be driving to work, doing the dishes, or working out, podcasts are a wonderful medium. The podcast medium allows for people to listen and learn while also going about their everyday life. Therefore, I decided to create a podcast about female ADHD. My experience with ADHD and the stigma surrounding ADHD led me to want to discuss the gendered nature of ADHD as well as attempt to break down the stigma surrounding ADHD. I have ADHD and I struggled to receive a diagnosis and treatment as well. This causes women with ADHD to slip through the cracks and struggle with diagnosis. ADHD presents differently in women leading to a lack of understanding of the symptomatology of ADHD in women. Hinshaw began his study on ADHD in women. Historically, ADHD was believed to only impact males, yet in 1997 Dr. But, the process of raising and educating our children is to also model resiliency and most of all communicating that they will not be given up on.Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that impacts executive functioning. You won’t handle every situation textbook. It is our role to help them identify their passions, give them the tools, and help them develop the skills that do not come naturally to them. In fact, if tapped into properly, I would venture to say they have the chance to be incredibly successful in their chosen path because the way their brain is wired often makes them incredibly passionate about their interests, often working leaps and bound beyond their nuerotypical peers. Not only can the child with ADHD be able to survive they can be successful in whatever pathway they choose. Our goal is to create a human that has the skills to be healthy, happy, and successful out in the world and this is a VERY attainable goal for the child with ADHD. The ability to identify the specific and lesser known ways that ADHD may affect your child or a student can help you provide scaffolding (think a step ladder) to help them build the skills they need to function successfully in a world, that will not necessarily bend to their unique challenges. And while we very much want to address these challenges for students ( I mean, we don’t want to say not being able to to keep a job potentially is just a symptom), understanding the the child is not trying to struggle and make life difficult can be a breath of fresh air, take out the personal feeling that the child’s behavior feels like (yes, we are human, too), and relieve the frustration. Doing so can completely change the lens of the adults caring for children who have ADHD, once again changing their behaviors from being “naughty” or “incorrigible” to being part of their differently wired brain. However, if the Titanic is any indication, it is what lies beneath the surface that can be incredibly impactful.Īlthough not every child who has this diagnosis experiences every single symptom or attribute, it is incredibly important for caregivers to understand the underlying challenges. These are, of course, stereotypical behaviors associated with ADHD and due to the challenges the present in parenting and teaching an ADHD child they probably garner the most attention. Today, I want to touch on the misconception that ADHD is simply about hyperactivity and maladaptive behaviors such as fidgeting and not completing work. This last week I’ve discussed the challenges of invisible disabilities, including ADHD.
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