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ADHD AS A POSITIVE?
We think so.
Attention Different aims to illuminate the positive attributes inherent in our condition. While we accept many people living with ADHD struggle, and we in no way want to diminish their experience, at the same time, we want to empower people with ADHD to recognize their value. So many negatives have been discussed but we strive to focus on leveraging our strengths and highlighting examples of perseverance, grit, and creativity. We firmly believe that ADHD does not have to be a debilitating disorder. In fact, there are many positive upsides. As representatives from the ADHD community, we are proud to exclaim, “We are not just living with ADHD. We are thriving with ADHD.”
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Attention Different is Not About Creating a New Label.
Instead, we believe that “Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder” (ADHD), while a very real condition, is an inaccurate and overly negative label. Therefore, instead, we choose to reframe ADHD as “Attention Different.”
Our brain is wired differently, but that doesn’t mean we have an inability to pay attention, it means that we have an inconsistent ability to pay attention to things that are not naturally stimulating, interesting, or engaging. Here at Attention Different, we are reframing the existing label and attempting to understand our shared neurobiological condition in more accurate and empowering ways.
