How To Tell A Person Has Adhd?
A college freshman has written a biography about what it's like to live with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Blake Taylor's book is filled with stories, including the time he decided to use contact lens cleaner to set fire at the dinner table. He also includes suggestions about how to harness compulsive behavior and how to deal with teachers and peers who don't know how to deal with people with ADHD.
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