ADHD People and Research
Summary - Neurodivergent, creative, problem-solving, processing, heightened awareness, high and low functioning. Acceptance. ADHD superpower? Gift or Curse? Risk of not being diagnosed. Temperament, goals, distraction, focus and personal achievement. Highs and lows, distraction. Grounded belief.
Quotes -
An estimated 8.4% of children and 2.5% of adults have ADHD (Danielson, 2018; Simon, et al., 2009)
The Gift of ADHD: They say that adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have almost a sixth sense about people. "My sharp sense of intuition is the one personal attribute that I’ve always been proud of. Since I was little, I’ve been able to smell a two-faced person from a mile away."
References -
ADDitude - Famous People with ADHD
Mentalup - Famous People with ADHD
WebMd - Celebrities With ADD/ADHD
CoordiKids - Famous people with ADHD
BetterHelp - 20 Famous People With ADHD
CHADD - What’s Up with Athletes and ADHD?
VewryWellMind - What Does It Mean to Be Neurodivergent?
Scientific American - The Creativity of ADHD
ADD - High-Functioning ADHD: The Reality Behind Success
BU - Some Good Words about ADHD
IADHD - Does ADHD Really Have “Gifts”?
Delta Psychology - Exploring High Intelligence as Neurodivergence
Medical News Today - What to know about high functioning ADHD in adults and children
Forbes - The Underlying Gift Of Having ADD Or ADHD
CNN - People taking ADHD medications should closely monitor their heart health
Healthline - Understanding the Link Between ADHD and Giftedness
NIH - Prescription stimulants in individuals with and without attention deficit hyperactivity
Healthline - What IQ Measurements Indicate — and What They Don’t
NIH - High intelligence is not associated with a greater propensity for mental health disorders
Sidenote - Neurodivergent, as well as Neurotypical, should be educated on the self and others to help with understanding a deeper connection with purpose, goals and achievements. Being mindful of manipulative types in times of stress, vulnerability, over worked, family or the work place.
At the extreme, advice can be found all over the internet; it’s worth not what your gut instinct is telling you…
Ayo & Iken - 20 Ways to Spot the Psychopath in Your Life
Hack Spirit - 10 things you’re doing that make people instantly dislike you