#HYPERFOCUS IN CHILDREN HOW TO#

The creativity and imagination of children with ADHD is astounding.

These children will always find ingenious ways to solve problems that most people would have never even considered as a solution in the first place. They have an ability to have a broad focus, notice more things and can see the big picture. Ingenuityīecause children with ADHD have a unique perspective, they are excellent problem solvers. They frequently excel in roleplaying, improvisations, and dramatic performances as this type of activity allows their personalities to really shine. They are excellent conversationalists and have a sense of humour that most people could only dream of. Bright PersonalityĬhildren with ADHD have amazing personalities.

#HYPERFOCUS IN CHILDREN HOW TO#

They learn how to quickly bounce back and keep trying. They generally experience many setbacks in learning environments, social settings, medication adjustments and emotional regulation, so they have become accustomed to having to work harder to achieve success.

ResilienceĬhildren with ADHD have many obstacles to overcome in order to just get through one school day, so they naturally develop a lot of resilience. Michael Phelps is the most decorated Olympian of all time and he attributes his ability to hyperfocus before a race, as the key to his mental preparation and the very ‘thing’ that sets him apart from his competitors. Take note of what this one particular ‘thing’ is and help them embrace it and turn into a positive pursuit. They will be able to concentrate for hours on end on this one particular ‘thing’. (The keyword here is what interests THEM). The extraordinary skillset of children with ADHD often includes: Ability to HyperfocusĬhildren with ADHD have an incredible super-like power of being able to hyperfocus on what interests them. It takes a very dedicated and loving adult in their life to be able to uncover, foster, and nurture their positive traits and empower them to thrive, shine and succeed. Children with ADHD in fact, have an extraordinary skillset but as a result of these negative messages and from their own frustrations of not fitting into the ‘mould’ at school or home, they often develop a low self-esteem. Current research suggests that by age 12, children with ADHD receive twenty thousand more negative messages than their neurotypical developing peers. Most literature though, is quick to point out the negative characteristics of ADHD such as inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity but forget to outline the many amazing qualities that these children have to offer like creativity, intuition, imagination, fearlessness, and sense of humour. By Renee Irving-Lee, Children’s Book AuthorĬhildren with ADHD tend to be naturally gifted with a wide range of skills, talents, and abilities.

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