Explaining ADHD

Some tips on explaining your ADHD to teachers, employers, friends & family

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Explain What ADHD is—and is Not

“It is not… just a matter of being overactive and inattentive,” writes Russel Barkley.¹ To name a few marquee symptoms, people with ADHD also have difficulty: managing time, maintaining a long-term view of their goals, and changing tasks abruptly. They can be impulsive and unfiltered in conversations, but dynamic, intuitive and full of insight.