Cube 2 hype cube memes9/10/2023 But that to me is where ADhD alone doesn’t meet the criteria for most, simply because it’s more than just ability we’re talking about here, it’s execution and that execution usually requires overcoming the negative characteristics and behaviors of our ADhD condition. Without going into supernatural abilities, let’s say “super power” can be reserved for us mortals as the ability to do something in an excellent way, consistently. “Superpower” has been a catchy theme of recent with some ADHD social media folks, and obviously used for the effect of up-playing certain characteristics of the condition that are deemed desirable. Thanks for sharing, Super Rick Green Lantern. Structure, in fact, potentiates creativity. Oh no, that’s for boring people that have attention surplus disorder. We tend to see them as the enemy because, because we think that is going to inhibit our creativity. Ned Hallowell explains, “ Make friends with structure, make friends with organization. And three more… ”Ĭreativity needs limits and structure. The downside? “ Wait, I have another idea about how you could do it… And another. And then hire a bunch of people who are great at follow-through, and details to actually make it happen. So, the debate over creativity is ongoing, but with the right accommodations, any company that wants to be on the cutting edge of innovation would be wise to hire some ADHD folks to generate breakthrough ideas. However, to be fair, schools are making progress in offering accommodations that can level the playing field. So, perhaps the message is that those who made it to college that have ADHD found creative ways to get by and navigate an educational system that is not designed for this mindset. ![]() The creativity study was done on students who had made it into university. Students with ADHD have a much higher rate of being held back a grade, dropping out, and being suspended. As opposed to endless ideation and day-dreaming. (Who knew scientists could test creativity?!) However, since then other studies have not found a link between creativity and ADHD. In the study, thirty ADHD students scored higher than their peers on eleven different tests for creativity. Though there is some strong evidence that Da Vinci was ADHD. As for me, I’m calmer onstage in front of 1,000 people than I was before I sat down to write this blog.Ī study done at the University of Memphis confirmed what many experts have told us, and many ADHD books claim… People with ADHD tend to be more creative than their non-ADHD peers. He used to feed his need for speed with drugs, now he races. ADHD coach Alan Brown talks about making sure you make smart choices about how you get your thrills. This is likely why adults with ADHD often end up involved in dangerous, high-risk activities-it wakes up the brain. ![]() The staff meeting drones on into its second hour and we’re ready to explode. The downside? When life is calm and cool and under control, we’re in crisis. When others are in crisis, we can be cool, calm, and under control. Procrastinating, over-committing, impatience, noisy rooms… Those are challenges for me. Every person with ADHD struggles with a unique combination of symptoms and challenges. Undiagnosed and untreated, it can sabotage every area of your life: your career, marriage, parenting skills, and your dreams. ADHD: Is it a Disability?Īgain, to be clear, ADHD is considered a Disorder. Nor am I suggesting others be envious if they don’t happen to have faced a life-long struggle with focus, attention, restlessness, follow-through, distractions, memory, procrastination, regulating emotions, etc. A Disclaimer.Īttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is not a gift. However, before we dive into this…A Caveat. Symptoms that can be impairing in some situations can work for me in other situations. I am going to suggest that there are some potential benefits to having ADHD.
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