Making the Most of my ADHD

Making the Most of my ADHD

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We have discussed a lot!

What is something that sticks out in your mind that you LEARNED in our WIN group?

Symptoms of ADHD: ADHD can make our brains....

• Impulsive

• Inattentive

• Hyperactive

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Having a brain that is inattentive, impulsive, or hyperactive can be a GREAT thing- how does ADHD make you unique?

ADHD is a disorder of "goal-oriented behavior."

• It makes it hard to focus on something that another person asks you to do.

• One idea might get in the way of another idea

• Having a lot of ideas can slow you down

ADHD is a disorder of "goal-oriented behavior."

• When you're working, you might change your mind

• You might even change your opinion!

• Another thought might be more interesting than what you're "supposed" to think about

ADHD is a disorder of "goal-oriented behavior."

• It is hard to plan

• Hard to organize your time

• Hard to organize your things

• Prioritizing is hard- how do you know what is more or less important?

Poll

Have you ever had a goal that you didn't achieve?

• YES

• NO

Poll

Do you think ADHD made it harder to achieve your goal?

• YES

• NO

Poll

What was a barrier to achieving your goal?

• It was too much work

• I lost motivation

• I got overwhelmed

• I ran out of time time

• Something else

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What is an academic goal you have RIGHT NOW? Be specific!

Crushing Goals

Often, we set really big goals that take a LOT of work.

With ADHD, it is easy to get discouraged.

Crushing Goals

Goals should be SPECIFIC!

You should list SMALL STEPS to achieve them.

Who wants to use their goal as an example?