High Iq With Adhd
For some, requesting accommodations help by giving extra assistance when needed. Not all adults with ADHD are comfortable asking for help. Adults, after all are supposed to be self sufficient and able to complete the work assigned to them. They may feel that asking for accommodations is the same as saying they are a failure. Or they may fear that their boss will view the accommodations as unnecessary and unreasonable. They may worry that co-workers will feel resentment, wondering why one...
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Self-Advocacy in High School and College
According to the American Heritage Dictionary, advocacy is “the act of pleading or arguing in favor of something, such as a cause, idea or... Read more »
ADHD and High Risk Behavior
The association between risk taking behavior and ADHD has been the subject of various studies. Partaking in high-risk activities is not included in... Read more »
High IQ is no help for those with ADHD, study finds
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Study Skills for High School Students with ADHD
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12 Things High School Students with ADHD Want Teachers to Know
I forget things, even important things. Just because I forget does not mean that it doesn't matter. I am not trying to be a smart-alec or arrogant when I say "I forgot." I really do forget. I am not stupid. I may sometimes lose my place...
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