ADDed Perspective Blog

It is time to take a break from the seriousness of AD/HD and share a funny story. While it certainly helps to be resolute in tackling the challenges of our AD/HD symptoms, it also is beneficial to approach them with a sense of humor. I’ll offer a story of my own.

Yesterday, as we were leaving the house to run some errands, I noticed that I was becoming anxious that I would forget to do all of the errands; there were three. So, I wrote them down and slipped them into my pocket. Feeling much better, I joined my daughter in the car, where she had been waiting for me.

By the way, she often waits in the car, so that I have a chance to pause in the house. I use these opportunities to make sure I have everything I need and that I have turned off the lights, coffee maker and, any other electronics. I’ve never left the stove or oven on, yet.

I guess I digressed a little… Imagine that. Ok, back to the story about the errands.

So, I get into the car and drive 3 blocks. Read More

As an adult with ADD and a former teacher, I feel comfortable sharing the letter below. My intent is in keeping with what I believe is the intent of the author, a good laugh! As you know from my previous post, laughter is healthy as long as it is not meant to demean anyone.

As the author is unknown, I can not give proper credit. To whomever wrote this, thank you!

To all who read this, please enjoy. Last, to all you teachers with ADD, perhaps you will see a little bit of truth in this letter.

Dear Parents:

I am very pleased to be your child’s teacher this year and look forward to working with both you and your student. Before beginning the year, however, I wanted to give you some information that might help us both during the coming months. I am sure you are familiar with ADD (ATtntion Deficit Disorder). Many students today have to deal with this difficult disorder. I am very able to empathize with them because I, too, suffer from ADD. Because of this I hope that you will be willing to make certain accommodations that will help me to be successful.

Please consider the following accommodations:

Use a variety of techniques to communicate Read More