Individuals with ADHD do not have a disease, nor do they have a deficit of attention; in fact, what they have is an abundance of attention. The challenge is controlling it. So why is it called Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? Here's a better name.
ADHD is an inaccurate — and potentially corrosive — name. The term “deficit disorder” places ADHD in the realm of pathology, or disease. Individuals with ADHD do not have a disease, nor do they have a deficit of attention; in fact, what they have is an abundance of attention. The challenge is controlling it.
But with VAST there are always pairs; you can hyper focus and then you can’t focus. You are distractible, but you’re also curious. So if individuals with VAST tend to succumb to perceived rejection, they can just as easily thrive with perceived recognition, an experience we call “recognition responsive euphoria.”Individuals with VAST are accustomed to receiving negative feedback in their personal, academic, and professional lives.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Dealing with ADHD: 80 Coping StrategiesThese aren't the tips you'll find in an organizational book. Why? Because those often don't work for us! Instead, these are tried-and-true ADHD-tested tips for getting things done, getting to sleep, getting along with teachers, getting organized, and more.
Read more »
How Living With ADHD Taught Me Self-WorthADHD has meant many ups and downs through my live and harsh judgement from others. Even myself. Here's how living with ADHD taught me self-worth.
Read more »
Gaslighting and ADHD: How to Stop Psychological ManipulationGaslighting behaviors include: -Telling you that you didn’t see or hear something -Cheating often, but obsessively accusing you of cheating -Saying that other people think you are crazy -Pitting you against people (this is known as “triangulating”)
Read more »
12 Truths That Every Mom Of An ADHD Kid KnowsHaving a kid with ADHD is like birthing the Energizer Bunny. For ADHD parents, the struggle is real, and it looks a lot like this.
Read more »
Slideshow: Nondrug Treatments for ADHDMedication isn’t the only way to treat ADHD. Learn about different treatment options in this WebMD slideshow.
Read more »
ADHD Students Returning to School After Winter BreakBack-to-school blues are likely after a long winter break. Here are tips for parents and teachers to help ADHD student adjust to school after the holidays.
Read more »