People diagnosed with ADHD often are ”different drummers” with higher levels of energy than neurotypical people. As a result, they may hunger for relationships in their lives where they can be with people who have the same cravings for stimulation, excitement, novelty, and/or movement. In this video (#23 in The Power of Neurodiversity series), I present seven tips for ways in which people with ADHD can find people like them to connect with. Five of these suggestions involve social relationships that give you a chance to use your strengths to find others who have the same kinds of strengths (fitness centers, sport teams, arts organizations, nature buddies, and volunteering with a firefighting or emergency medical unit). I also talk about ADHD coaching where you can get help with skills like time management, task prioritizing, motivation, and executive functioning (organizing, planning, evaluating etc.), and body doubling, where the simple act of working or studying next to someone (actually or virtually) can motivate you to better focus on your tasks, whatever they may be.
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For more information about neurodiversity, see my books:
- The Power of Neurodiversity: Unleashing the Advantages of Your Neurodivergent Brain (Completely Revised and Updated Second Edition), and
- Neurodiversity in the Classroom: Strength-Based Strategies to Help Students with Special Needs Succeed in School and Life.
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