Could it Be ADHD?

Have you ever wondered if you might have Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD?

(Psst – if you’d rather watch a video than read a blog post, skip this & go to Dr. Wendy’s video.)

Some people – and maybe you’re one of them – are able to maintain laser focus on a task or interest, or on learning about something new. Their attention is so powerful, they may not hear someone call their name, and they may even forget to eat and drink.

I know other people who find everything equally captivating. Their attention is broad, it can be easily drawn to anything around them – a bird flying by the window, music playing in the distance, lights, voices, even thoughts. It all enters their perception with equal importance to the task they were trying to complete. Does that sound familiar?

Lots of people experience both of these attention styles at different times, and it can get in the way of living their best life. If this sounds like you, it could be ADHD.

ADHD isn’t just hyperactive little boys or daydreaming little girls. Plenty of smart, capable adults struggle to control their own attention, to shift from one thing to another, and to filter out competing sensory input.

If this sounds like you, you might want to consider being assessed for ADHD. A diagnosis can help you access accommodations for school or work, and to find hacks to improve your life. Adult Autism Assessment & Services is not just for Autistic folk, but for anyone seeking answers about their own possible neurodiversity, and how their unique brain works. Get in touch now and start the process. Your clinician will listen and believe you.

You deserve to learn more about yourself, because knowledge, especially self-knowledge, really is powerful.