NEURODIVERSITY is all about accepting differences and then finding ways to work together. Accepting Neurodiversity also helps us understand ourselves so we can develop strategies and methods for handling and controlling our ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) behavior, or the ADHD behavior of our children.
A hyperactive or chronically daydreaming child does not understand why s/he gets irritated over small things, and can only be helped if a serious attempt is made to see the world from the child’s point of view. This is a vital insight for a parent of a difficult child to have.For really serious behavior problems like oppositional and defiant behavior behavioral training is the only long term answer. Medication is not, as the effects last only a few hours, but side effects last longer. Also studies show that the effectiveness of stimulant medication decreases, as the person gets older. Understanding and accepting Neurodiversity is a key to understanding the cause of ADHD bad behavior and can help people with ADHD understand their own behavior. It explains frustration, irritability and why parents or spouses misunderstand their loved ones with ADHD.Often adolescents with ADHD leave school and enter adult life with a disorder label gives a victim status to many. One survey showed that 87% of adults with ADHD felt life is hopeless. Using one’s energy to constantly adjust and trying to fit in prevents development of a healthy self-esteem. Accepting that we are different and think differently to the average person, but are not disordered is a key step to taking control of one’s life.Visit ADHD Health for more on Neurodiversity and ADHD.
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