How to Succeed With ADHD

The world does not understand the incredible potential of those with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Unhelpful ableist messaging, misunderstanding, judgment, and disability-related discrimination can cause those with ADHD to experience intense emotional responses to criticism or rejection. This stands to reason: One study shows that, in school alone, a child with ADHD could receive 20,000 corrective or critical comments by their 12th birthday. It’s understandable that the fear of failing and hearing more of this messaging would hold children and adults with ADHD back from trying new things or taking on challenges they fear they may not succeed at.