It helps us organise, plan, prioritise, remember information, manage emotions and complete tasks. For many people with ADHD, these skills require significantly more effort. That doesn’t mean they lack potential.
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For years, people with ADHD have been told one of two stories. Either they are lazy, careless and not trying hard enough, or they are superheroes with special gifts. This article argues that neither story tells the whole truth. While streng
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That is not a character flaw. At home, in school and at work, we need to stop punishing difference and start redesigning the environment. Which support would make the biggest difference where you are?
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A learner who understands a story when it is read aloud—but struggles to read the same story independently—may need closer support. Possible signs of dyslexia can include: Difficulty learning letter–sound relationships
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“I don’t know.” “I’m fine.” Silence.
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And we need to be careful with the “dyslexic strengths” story too. Some dyslexic people are creative, visual thinkers or brilliant problem-solvers. Others are not. There is no single dyslexic mind. See the person—not a neat social-media ste
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What is making this hard—and what support would help? Across Africa, ADHD is still too often met with blame. Children are told to “try harder.” Parents are judged. Families are expected to cope without enough information, understanding or p
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What if they genuinely don’t know yet? One of the biggest misunderstandings about ADHD and autism is assuming that every child can immediately explain how they feel. Many neurodivergent children struggle to identify, understand or describe
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Many people think ADHD is simply an inability to pay attention. In reality, ADHD is often a challenge with regulation. This can include regulating:
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